BONUS - Christmas Bells by Longfellow

I heard the bells on Christmas Day, their old familiar carols play,

And wild and sweet the words repeat of peace on earth, goodwill 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, goodwill 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, goodwill to men.

Then from each black accursed mouth, the cannon thundered in the south

And with the sound, the carols drowned of peace on earth, goodwill to men.

It was as if an earthquake rent the hearthstones of a continent

And made forlorn the households born of peace on earth, goodwill 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, goodwill 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, goodwill to men.

Have a very Merry Christmas. And remember the one who came to earth, who lived the life we couldn't live, died the death that we deserved and conquered death itself, sin, hell, and the grave so that we can have life and life abundant. God loves you more than you could ever know. Have a wonderful holiday and a happy new year.