Peace! the welcome sound proclaim;

Dwell with rapture on the theme;

Loud, still louder swell the strain;

Peace on earth, good-will to men!

2 Breezes! whispering soft and low,

Gently murmur as ye blow,

Now, when war and discord cease,

Praises to the God of peace.

3 Ocean’s billows, far and wide

Rolling in majestic pride!

Loud, still louder swell the strain;

Peace on earth! good-will to men.

4 Vocal songsters of the grove,

Sweetly chant in notes of love,

Now, when war and discord cease,

Praises to the God of peace.

5 Mortals, who these blessings feel!

Christians, who before him kneel!

Loud, still louder swell the strain;

Peace on earth, good-will to men!