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 "Peace on earth and good will unto Men!" Came the tidings borne o'er wide dominions;
 * The glad tidings thrilled the world as when

Spring comes fluttering on the west wind's pinions,
 * When her voice is heard
 * Warbling through each bird,
 * And a new-born hope
 * Throbs through all things infinite in scope.


 * "Peace on earth and good will!" came the word

Of the Son of Man, the Man of Sorrow—
 * But the peace turned to a flaming sword,

Turned to woe and wailing on the morrow
 * When with gibes and scorns,
 * Crowned with barren thorns,
 * Gashed and crucified,

On the Cross the tortured Jesus died.