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Christmas Bells, Again
I heard the bells on Christmas Day
Their old familiar carols play,
This time of year
So full of cheer
Of peace on earth, good-will to men.
For centuries now we’ve sung these songs,
Yet still the world is filled with wrongs,
And yet to see
A time so free
Of peace on earth, good-will to men.
Man, still at war with man, hears not
The Word of love that God has brought,
The lovely Word
So seldom heard
Of peace on earth, good-will to men.
The murderers stalk the streets of France,
And here as well they still advance,
With rifle shots
Destroying thoughts
Of peace on earth, good-will to men.
And those entrusted with Good News,
Forbear to share it, because they choose
To hide with fear
The message dear
Of peace on earth, good-will to men.
When finally our Prince of Peace returns,
And from this world the curse he burns,
At last will reign
In truth the strain
Of peace on earth, good-will to men.
Till then, we have His charge to seek
To offer the Word, and turn the cheek,
And live each day
His appointed way,
With peace on earth, good-will to men.
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The kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking fine pearls who, when he found an especially costly one, sold everything he had to buy it.
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