We pray for peace at Christmas time That war shall be no more; The Star of Bethlehem still shines As in the days of yore, When angels sang of peace on earth Good will to all mankind, Wise men and shepherds followed far The Prince of Peace to find. Peace on the earth, good will to men? The angels' song seems lost, As nations strive, and conflicts rage With ghastly holocaust. There is no peace! Men of good will, When will ye tread again The way of love and sacrifice To cleanse the hearts of men? Then only will the tumults cease And wars' alarms depart, When brotherhood and love shall rule In every human heart. O Star of Bethlehem, lead on; Teach us to find the way From selfishness, distrust and greed, To Paths of Peace for Aye. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...THE GIANTS OF HISTORY by JAMES GALVIN THE CRANES OF IBYCUS by EMMA LAZARUS DOMESDAY BOOK: BARRETT BAYS by EDGAR LEE MASTERS RICHARD BOOTH TO HIS SON JUNIUS BRUTUS by EDGAR LEE MASTERS SPOON RIVER ANTHOLOGY: PENNIWIT, THE ARTIST by EDGAR LEE MASTERS |