Classic and Contemporary Poetry
PEACE ON EARTH, by HELEN WIEAND COLE First Line: Shepherds there were who in the fields by night Last Line: And hails once more as king the prince of peace. Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The | ||||||||
Shepherds there were who in the fields by night Kept watch, not wisting that a chorus bright Of angels would to them the news convey The dawning of the world's most potent day. Countless the nights of darkness and of fear The world has watched through, but the message clear Of prophets, martyrs, saints, and poets brought The healing word for which it blindly sought. Visions from Godthrough men must come the word, Till the whole earth to action deeply stirred From war and dread and hatred wins release, And hails once more as King the Prince of Peace. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...DIFFERENT VIEWS; A CHRISMAS DUET by JOSEPH ASHBY-STERRY AN UNMERRY CHRISTMAS by AMBROSE BIERCE CHRISTMAS IN CHINATOWN by AUGUST KLEINZAHLER CHRISTMAS TREE by JOHN FREDERICK NIMS ISAIAH'S COAL by JOHN FREDERICK NIMS SOUNDS OF THE RESURRECTED DEAD MAN'S FOOTSTEPS (#3): 1. BEAST, PEACH.. by MARVIN BELL |
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