Peace, peace on earth! the heart of man for ever,

Through all these weary strifes, foretells the day;

Blesséd be God, the hope forsakes him never,

That war shall end, and swords be sheathed for aye.

2 Peace, peace on earth! for men shall love each other;

Hosts shall go forth to bless, and not destroy;

For man shall see in every man a brother,

And peace on earth fulfill the angels’ joy.