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PEACE ON EARTH, by                    
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 God—through 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.





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