CJ's World

The second purple candle of advent represents peace.

Here I get to share just about my favorite Christmas words from Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.

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!

And thought how, as the day had come,
The belfries of all Christendom
    Had rolled along
    The 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, nor doth He sleep;
    The Wrong shall fail,
    The Right prevail,
With peace on earth, good-will to men.

If you prefer, listen here. Whether you read or listen to the beautiful poignant words, may you find an extra dose of peace this week. I’m off to buy some bells to add to my seasonal decorations.