Andrys Basten wrote: >And in the sudden surge of uncharacteristic sentimentality that may fit >this season (and help after this divisive election), I'd like to quote >that and ask if someone would fill in the part I don't remember... The words to I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day in my 1937 Traditional Carol Book are as follows: I heard the bells on Christmas Day Their old familiar carols play; And wild and sweet the word repeat Of peace on earth, good will to men. I thought how as the day had come, The belfries of all Christendom Had rolled along th' unbroken song Of peace on earth, good will to men. And in despair I bowed my head,- There is no peace on earth, I said, For hate is strong, and mocks the song Of peace on earth, good will to men. Then pealed the bells more loud and deep,- God is not dead, and doth not sleep; The wrong shall fail, the right prevail With peace on earth, good will to men. Till ringing, singing on its way The world revolved from night to day, A voice, a chime, a chant sublime Of peace on earth, good will to men. Words: Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Music: Isaac H. Meredith Mary Esterheld