The Christmas chimes are pealing high
Beneath the solemn Christmas sky,
And blowing winds their notes prolong
          Like echoes from an angel's song;
Good will and peace, peace and good will
          Ring out the carols glad and gay,
Telling the heavenly message still
          That Christ the Child was born to-day.

In lowly hut and palace hall
Peasant and king keep festival,
And childhood wears a fairer guise,
And tenderer shine all mother-eyes;
The aged man forgets his years,
          The mirthful heart is doubly gay,
The sad are cheated of their tears,
          For Christ the Lord was born to-day.

 
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