I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day Hymn Sheet (SATB) (Traditional Hymn)
I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day
Traditional Hymn

Hymn Sheet (SATB) Details

Download the Orchestration for I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day by Traditional Hymn, from the album Open Hymnal.

SongID 8096
Language English
Album Open Hymnal
Artists Traditional Hymn
Authors Henry Longfellow
File Type
Pages
Available Keys Eb
ThemeChristmas, Christmas Carol, Death, Earth, Goodness, Hymn, Peace, Singing, Strength, Traditional, Voice, Deep, Bells, Sleep

Lyrics

Verse 1 I heard the bells on Christmas day their old familiar carols play, And wild and sweet the words repeat of peace on earth, good will to men. Verse 2 And 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. Verse 3 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. Verse 4 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." Verse 5 Then pealed the bells more loud and deep, "God is not dead, nor doth He sleep; The wrong shall fail, the right prevail with peace on earth, good will to men."...

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