Tag Archive 'Henry Wadsworth Longfellow'

Nov 24 2008

Christmas Music Continues to Inspire, Soothe, Reflect a Season

Whether its in a majestic cathedral, a school auditorium or a shopping mall, there’s nothing like a familiar Christmas melody to put a person in the holiday spirit. Its amazing how the familiar strains of Silent Night or Joy to the World create feelings of joy, hope and peace.
Why does Christmas music evoke such strong [...]

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Oct 18 2008

I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day Lyrics

Published by Jennifer under Christmas Song Lyrics

Lyrics: Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Music: Johnny Marks, 1956
I heard the bells on Christmas day
Their old familiar carols play,
And wild and sweet the words repeat
Of peace on earth, good will to men.
I thought how, as the day had come,
The belfries of all Christendom
Had rolled along th’ unbroken song
Of peace on earth, good will to men.
And in [...]

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