Henry Wadsworth Longfellow wrote the poem “I heard the Bells on Christmas Day” immediately after witnessing the death of his wife in a fire. The despair that he was feeling was magnified by the Civil War which was in full swing. The last 2 stanza’s in the poem (also in the song) are powerful reminders of the hope we have in God. 

And in despair I bowed my head: “There is no peace on earth,” I said, “For hate is strong and mocks the song of peace on earth, good will to men.”

Then pealed the bells more loud and deep: “God is not dead, nor doth he sleep; The wrong shall fail, the right prevail, With peace on earth, good will to men.”

Jesus Christ is our hope and treasure. Keep Him the center of your celebrations!