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I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day (Official Lyric Video)

Aaron Shust

Aaron Shust

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November 24, 2023
This modern rendition of a beloved carol transports the listener to the day it was first penned: a brisk Christmas morning in 1863 on the snow-covered streets of Cambridge, Massachusetts. Written after tragedy struck the author’s family during the Civil War, this song declares hope to a world filled with sickness, death, and war. “God is not dead, nor does He sleep. The Wrong shall fail, the Right prevail with peace on earth, good will to men.” CONTACT: aaronshust.com/contact BOOKING: aaronshust.com/booking I HEARD THE BELLS ON CHRISTMAS DAY Words & Music: Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, John Baptiste Calkin, Aaron Shust Audio Production, Mix, and Master: Sam Hart Cover Artwork: Sam Hart Video Production: Ryan Johns Streaming Platforms: https://slinky.to/IHeardtheBellsAS LYRICS: 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 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 does He sleep” The wrong shall fail The right prevail With peace on earth goodwill to men God is not dead, nor does He sleep God is not dead, nor does He sleep Almighty Father Prince of Peace His Word is true. His love is deep His sovereign reign will never cease God is not dead nor does He sleep The wrong shall fail The right prevail With peace on earth goodwill to men