Casting Crowns - I Heard The Bells on Christmas Day Live

[@loriknight5219]

This song is so beautiful, I listen to this all year round bring me peace

[@rw3423]

This song applies any day of year 😇 Especially today 😇😇

[@SisterLiberty]

Me too!

[@truckman3484]

Your right about this song man I cry every time I hear it I'm so glad he died for me

[@AV1611-NY]

Your name reminds me of a preacher that I love Ruckman if you take away the t

[@AV1611-NY]

Thank you Brad Arnold❤ for putting this song on Facebook.

[@danielw2559]

Tear up everytime I hear it. My favorite!

[@MeVsTheWorld01]

Anyone listening in 2023? Peace on Earth for everyone and Merry Christmas, World! 🎄🙏💖

[@MarkJ-j5y]

Merry Christmas to you . Peace.

[@MeVsTheWorld01]

@@MarkJ-j5y Thank you and same to you. God bless you! 🙏💖

[@vihanmandhyan447]

2024 and i still am

[@Debbie-ro9lx]

How❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@MeVsTheWorld01]

@@Debbie-ro9lx What do you mean how?

[@joannedeborahchisholm9522]

November 28, 2024 - This is one of the oldest Christmas hymns - was written when a man was deep in grief yet still has faith in Jesus Christ, who never fails us, even when He's all we have left - we discover He is all we need!!! Jesus came to tear down the wall of hostility between Father God and us - that wall was death - the wages of sin is death - Jesus Christ paid that penalty! Hallelujah!!!

[@ncenr8667]

❤Amen

[@kathygrisham7064]

Amen! Just watched the movie I Heard the Bells!!

[@Farmhouselivingroom]

Me too ! Fantastic!

[@markbollinger1343]

It’s from 1863 Christian’s have been writing for hundreds of years.

[@marysinclair2468]

It's not that old, as the text was written during the Civil War. If you really want to hear some truly old ones, listen to "Corde natus ex parentis," or "Entre le boeuf et l'ane gris," which are truly some old ones. But most of the Christmas carols and hymns we enjoy are older than this poem and its various musical settings.

[@darlenesaenz7139]

Praying for peace on this earth in 2025! Let Jesus reign in every heart of every man!❤

[@litong8588]

Amen!

[@kennmann9100]

Thank you Casting Crowns. As a 59-yr-old believer who grew tired of empty Christmas songs, THIS grips the soul and so sweetly delivers Hope.

[@salvatoremangano380]

Believe this song was written during the Civil War

[@GranolaBear13]

@@salvatoremangano380 By Henry Wadsworth Longfellow! - a poem first.

[@Rose-ne6xq]

Yes and Amen Brother!!❤

[@KHX274]

Beautiful comment ❤

[@debramac54]

No one but God knows the day of Jesus' birth, but the day we choose to celebrate His birth could have easily been in April or July. The day is not important, but what is important that we celebrate Jesus, God's greatest gift to mankind for the salvation of our souls. I thank God constantly for Jesus for without Him I would be doomed. He is my HOPE. Thank you Father God for giving me Jesus. Happy Birthday Jesus. I love you. shiphrahhopeful on this day, I pray you have peace & Love, Jesus in you.

[@marysinclair2468]

Yes! This is an important concept. It does not matter WHICH day was determined to be set aside as the Feast of the Nativity, only that He is the Incarnate Word of God who came to dwell with us. Something to celebrate, indeed.

[@pamtaylor2483]

❤

[@schabsfavorites4780]

It was revealed through the prophet Joseph Smith in the 1830s that Christ was born on April 6. But, you're right, it really doesn't matter, as long as we follow him, have him to be our Savior, and keep sacred covenants with him.

[@firedup4653]

You people that believe the Bible holds the total of all truth would not know....ever heard of family tradition....which wrote your bible

[@Suedepants100]

@@firedup4653I pray you encounter the Holy Spirit who will reveal the truth to you and you will be set free! ❤

[@kcreagan9799]

Poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow wrote this poem, that later became a carol, on Christmas Eve during the Civil War. He lost his wife a year or so before in a tragic accident when her dress caught fire. He was also injured with serious burns when he tried to save her but it was too late. Then his son was seriously injured in the war. He begins the poem in total despair but by the end, he has renewed faith and peace. Love this version of this beautiful song! Forgot to mention that this was his second wife. His first wife died after a miscarriage. Poor man had so much tragedy and I think he also lost a daughter at some point. 😢

[@samasauruswrx]

Yes, there is a movie from 2022 called, "I Heard the Bells" that recently aired commercial free on Great American Christmas channel about those exact events you described. It was well done and gives a whole new perspective on the song especially when you review the whole poem with all of the stanzas that are rarely read or sung. He was amazingly gifted.

[@CaticusMaticus]

Thank you for sharing!! Makes it even more meaningful ❤

[@jennifers.5296]

I just finished watching a movie about it!

[@sylviadodgin]

Powerful words

[@amymcleod9696]

God is NOT Dead, nor does He sleep. 🎄

[@elizabeths50]

Must powerful line in any song.

[@lacorbitt]

Amen

[@AllenCalvin-c1k]

Amen ❤️

[@SilverWingnut]

Merry Christmas to all who read this.

[@StephenETTan]

Blessed Christmas greetings ❤

[@amyvertrees4992]

Stunningly beautiful! Christmas 2024. May there be a revival throughout the world in 2025. God’s love never fails.

[@ArthurLovell-y9d]

This is 2024, still listening

[@Lia-ih7qu]

And more relevant and needed this year more than any other 💖

[@lavendaryes]

This is so beautiful I have had it in my head for days. It says so much about the world we are living in now, even though the poem came from the 1800's.

[@MrJack-zv7gm]

I absolutly love this song and i play it over and over. It makes me want yo cry no matter how many times i hear it. It is so beautiful,and meaningful. The choir and orchestra are fabulous. Thank you.

[@drob762]

This song reminds me that man cannot find peace on there own. We are corrupt in our core with out Christ.

[@TheStoryInYourEyes]

Saw them live in 2010 Reading PA. I used to play their music when I went into the prisons to give the word. I'm emotional right now. The Holy Spirit is upon me.

[@JossDosBichos]

GOD IS NOT DEAD NOR DOES HE SLEEP.

[@ChOrNe-q8k]

December 9th 2024 My grandpa's 72nd birthday he shared this song with me and it is now one of my favorites. GOD IS NOT DEAD AND HE DOES NOT SLEEP. ✝️🙏💙

[@julieclark5636]

December 9 is my birthday, too 🙏🎄❤️

[@nadogrl]

It was my Mom’s too…she passed on March 17, 2023 at 95…she would have been 97 this year.❤

[@jeffsaxon8862]

this song should be played in every ones home with the speakers all the way up so that evryone one should shout his name

[@carolbaird3699]

Amen!!

[@fromtheshoe495]

After this tumultuous year here in the States....we look to Him and are radiant. Even so, come Lord Jesus.

[@jtfairchild3838]

Maranatha .... but Jesus Christ said that he has a Peace that we know not of ...

[@Rose-ne6xq]

Yes Maranatha!!

[@kathygrisham7064]

Yes, come Lord Jesus, come!!

[@Roz-blvr]

And when You do, please include me...❤

[@zinnia3684]

This is my first time hearing this song. Thankyou Lord for leading me to this song in 2024. I hear those bells ring pleading for peace as we see such darkness. Jesus we await your soon return. Praise God 🙏

[@jjb494]

Jesus is the only Peace. And until the world finds Jesus n prays. They will never have peace.

[@michellerhodes8213]

I was thinking the same. But God! Let’s not underestimate the power of Him who makes all things new.

[@MeVsTheWorld01]

2024 anyone? Welcome to the new year! 🎉❤

[@bobbyportell9503]

Yeah I'm here and we've never needed peace on earth more than at this time May God help us!

[@Dee-q8q]

​In this life their will be no peace , but one sweet day it will. Merry Christmas in advance ❤​@@bobbyportell9503

[@kathygrisham7064]

Bobbyportell9503…..I’m here Nov 2024. God the Father is going to tell Jesus to come get his bride (all believers) in the rapture very soon. The earth will go into the dark time of 7 year Tribulation (Daniel’s 70th Week). At the end of that time Jesus Christ is returning to earth on a white horse (Rev 19:11) to conquer his enemies and set up His 1,000 year Millennial Kingdom. All who were raptured will be with him. Only then will there be true peace on earth. All of these things must happen because God has already told us they are going to. Jesus is our hope and salvation!

[@bobbyportell9503]

Amen! I read the book.. it also says that the prayers of a righteous man availeth much.. let us pray for this peace to come.. Even so come Lord Jesus!

[@ruslrh]

Ready to roll 2025 ?

[@natalebinetti8513]

All to Jesus I surrendered, because He is the only one that died for the sins of the world, believe in Jesus Christ

[@DrNathYT]

Amen

[@hollyj7444]

This is the BEST version I have ever heard. I can listen to this song any day and not just around December.

[@lararoostalu9318]

The same....I heard original from Sinatra and many other famous artists but nothing can compare to this version. So happy I've discovered this masterpiece today....

[@KellyJSides]

I can't get enough of this song!! I love it!

[@vickyames3663]

I make it a point to.listen to this everyday it I'd a right now song for today's world.

[@Dawn1969100]

I totally agree. The most beautiful version I have EVER HEARD!!!! Have I died and arrived in Heaven??? Yes, makes you feel you have finally arrived!!!! Thank you Jesus!!!

[@ChristopherHeidt]

I DO listen to it off and on all year! Beautiful song

[@RamonaLisa71]

When I heard this song on the radio the Holy Spirit moved over me and spiritual tears ran down my cheeks! I weep over beautiful things so easily these days but I know it's the Holy Spirit and I love it! Wonderful song .... thank you Casting Crowns!🤗🙏🌟🙌❤

[@vikkirodriguez650]

God is not dead nor does he sleep

[@johnjones6173]

Let's show the love for each other and never give up on each other or are would or are kids much love ❤️ Vegas is number 1 much love 😘

[@PrinceChaloner]

This song was written by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow in 1863. On Christmas day, 1863, Longfellow-a 57-year-old widowed father of six children, the oldest of which had been nearly paralyzed as his country fought a war against itself-wrote a poem seeking to capture the dynamic and dissonance in his own heart and the world he observes around him. He heard the Christmas bells that December day and the singing of “peace on earth” (Luke 2:14), but he observed the world of injustice and violence that seemed to mock the truthfulness of this optimistic outlook. The theme of listening recurred throughout the poem, eventually leading to a settledness of confident hope even in the midst of bleak despair.

[@jonhandel8159]

Chaloner Close. Longfellow wrote "Christmas Bells" in 1864. But everything else is correct. The poem/carol was born out of grief and resentment, but indicates a softened heart and the eternal hope God provides.

[@festnotfirst]

Thanks for the narrative

[@petratical]

Well written! Yes, back in those day's, women wore dress;es that were highly flammable, and this was the cause of Longfellow's wife's death, as was the fate of many women back then!

[@MrFabulousPiano]

@@petratical I know, they were made of dried oil

[@kevinmorrill8347]

Great history lesson!

[@phyllismdavis4339]

Those little children sound like a heavenly choir! 🥰

[@sumer2022]

I agree!

[@diannegolden8182]

Yes 🥰 and I woke up to hearing the children in heaven singing once. A voice like many waters….

[@deafblindcan3199]

That’s because they ARE a choir

[@oldschool9840]

Beautiful!!!!

[@brody1kenobi163]

@@deafblindcan3199right but they sound like a HEAVENLY one

[@daveandellenbartlett8725]

Christmas 2024 ❤

[@ontherightpath333]

I listen to this song all year round and it still gets to me. The children are so good and the message is so clear. Turn our hearts ❤ toward God. This song makes me cry every time 😢

[@MD-hg9dq]

I couldn't agree more with your words, ... "Turn our hearts ❤ toward God" ... as illustrated by the following sentences delineating the use of music to deal with pain. That said, the negative influences of this world are designed to make our heart sick through emotional & physical pain resulting in a given person turning to music as one source of comfort to the body. The painful realty of this existence gives rise to the birth of music in two forms, earthly & HEAVENLY. Earthly music speaks to the experiences of this world through the singer-song writer’s eyes. Oftentimes drug use (i.e. alcohol, smokes, marijuana, cocaine, opioids, benzos and propofol to name a few) is intertwined with the survival of an artist to deal with the pressure of performing in order to stay relevant in the music industry, and to serve as fuel for creativity. As a result, music celebrities develop a tendency to sin against their body, through excessive drug use, for not measuring up to or to satisfy the demands of their music. Any earthly joy they experience is darkened by the heavy burden of performing and the loss of privacy. The end users of their music become fans because the lyrics are relatable and the sound of the singer’s voice & rhythm helps them cope with the pains of this reality. Unfortunately, this band aid approach is only a time out from the hurt and in the meantime we are fortifying its wall with painful memories waiting in line. Who can save us from wounds that are silent, wordless and cruel all the while tearing us apart inch by inch on the inside, which could radically accelerate the demise of the human body? I will use caps as emphasis to show the honest reverence for GOD'S SOVEREIGNTY when writing about HEAVENLY music in the paragraphs below. That INVINCIBLE DIVINE be our HEAVENLY FATHER, WHO THROUGH HIS SON’S MISSION HAS INSPIRED believers to write songs that sing of HIS LIFE GIVING LOVE to deal with emotional & physical pain, economic instability, mortality and the emotional instability of others with the motive of winning over souls for HIS KINGDOM. The melody & theme of HEAVENLY music is hateful and intolerable to the devil, a spirit which causes us to be blinded of the effects of sin and is responsible for the woes of this world such as melancholy, anguish, tribulation and trial. These agitations of the soul create a heavy burden for the lost and could lead him or her to be hostile of songs that sing about GOD’S GLORY. This makes it clear that we cannot win the spiritual battle by our own strength. Moreover, on earth the devil has no equal. GOD has provided us with the ONE WHO CAN AND WILL LIFT the heavy burden of sin's guilt from a given sinner's heart if he or she (through faith) would open their understanding to Psalms (starting with the focus on Psalms 51:1-10 KJV), and hymns/songs giving praise to HIM for the purpose of being persuaded, converted and healed by the HOLY SPIRIT from within by transforming your body/temple into a meeting place for you and the KING OF THE AGES to commune as friends through the born again experience (repentance manifesting itself in a changed life). It is only here that the fears of tomorrow will diminish, the blessed assurance is given that you are HIS and HE LIVES. Once the blessed assurance is known in prayer (through the confession of wanting salvation from one’s sinful nature, combine with admitting that JESUS CHRIST is LORD and believing in one’s heart that GOD raised HIM from the dead to deliver us from sin's guilt) the world can never take it away because the world didn’t give it to you.

[@diannegolden8182]

Amen

[@amyd50]

One of my favorite songs, ever. I love Casting Crowns.

[@kimgallentine2669]

Me too! Saw it live and can't forget it!

[@victoriadrake8854]

I can't hear this song without feeling God close by. Makes me cry every time I hear it. My absolute favorite.

[@peacelovejoyandhappiness]

THE DRUMMER ROCKS IT!!! Love his talent. This whole entire song moved me!!! Nice job everyone. God is sooo good!!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤

[@Caitness1]

When war and grief rips lives and hearts apart this is the most beautiful of all the carols to me this year.

[@kathygrisham7064]

November 2024 and just watched the movie, I Heard the Bells. This was written first as a poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. He had spent nearly 2 years deep in grief after his wife passed and then oldest son was wounded in Civil War. So it was written during a time of war and pain in our country. His faith was renewed and ours can be each day because God is not dead nor does he sleep!

[@Caitness1]

@@kathygrisham7064 thank you Kathy. Truly good and encouraging sentiments you’ve expressed. I will look for that movie.

[@NancyAbert-zw4lz]

Get chills and cry every time I hear the song.

[@jaredperdue9674]

Yes god good morning love Jesus my friend king be with him l am going home one day Amen best Christmas beautiful

[@sharispies5094]

God 👑 Bless Us All

[@dianemorgan2968]

This song makes me want to sob, just so moving and beautifully sung, just so moving and full of the spirit of God

[@ryangreen6255]

The heard the original in Iraq. Even though I wasn't in danger, I knew my brothers were. At this point with 2020 in the history books, at home this hits harder.

[@alexhatfield4448]

It was written right before Christmas by a man who's son was wounded in the civil war. He wasn't sure how badly he was hurt only that it was serious.

[@debs8858]

I love it.. ❤❤❤

[@lynnwallis804]

Amen!

[@kathleenmiller2885]

@@alexhatfield4448 Henry Wadsworth Longfellpw is the author of this magnificent piece.

[@susanwillmore754]

Why don’t they play this great song on the radio at Christmas, all we hear is the same tired songs

[@marysinclair2468]

They do, on Christian music stations.

[@jeffrogers-rb1kl]

I agree. There are so many good Christmas songs done by various artists. Country, Christian, Older singers, but they insist on playing All I Want For Christmas Is You, and Last Christmas like a thousand times. This song should be played year round just for its message. We need peace on the earth, and God is not dead. He's alive and still in control.

[@denisehull287]

I heard it quite a bit on Christian radio stations

[@brianwhitmarsh4754]

Songs for the current Reigning Son of Man/ God

[@ronpruchnicki5475]

Come to my house,😂 I put together Casting Crowns with For King and Country on a CD.

[@Wolfmyth100]

Doesn't need to be Christmas to listen to this song. I think this is a message we need right now...

[@LilMissPatriot]

I agree. I woke up this morning, 3/12/2021 with this song in my head and I hadn't heard it since Christmas. I think the Lord has a message for me.

[@vickyames3663]

Everyday .

[@longjohneric]

I couldn’t have said it better myself.

[@cheleradatti]

Absolutely agree 🙏

[@alicechin2705]

Absolutely

[@dylanparks8894]

Anyone here in 2024 after seeing the movie, I wish you a Merry Christmas. There is no pain quite like the first Christmas missing someone you love. Peace to you, god is not dead. Open your heart to him and he will lift from you the despair that weighs you down.

[@robinluettke47]

2024. I work nights in an assisted living facility. Every morning I turn on KZbin and play Christmas music for the residents.

[@kambripeakman8792]

Thanks you Casting Crowns for continuing to bring hope and the message of "God's love to everyone in this time of tragedy. Also, please pray for the families of those that died at the Connecticut shooting. Thanks!

[@Enan63.]

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@bonnievansickle9714]

My favorite version of this song. Good job Casting Crowns. Love you!

[@georgemelvin588]

Smiles, hello Bonnie

[@tbecks6096]

😊😊d

[@barbaramcdaniel2921]

😊😊⁹9​@@georgemelvin588

[@tammyubach3201]

Beautiful Christmas song. A very good one for 2024. Peace on Earth would be the best. ❤

[@nbartking]

One of the best Christmas songs ever. Nobody does this song better.

[@jamesmontana9737]

7th time down does..lol

[@Wolfmyth100]

Doesn't need to be Christmas to listen to hear it...it is meaningful anytime of the year

[@DaleC1980]

Look up the version Emmet Franz does with the Petersens. Very different but bette rin my opinion.

[@nbartking]

@@DaleC1980 will do, thanks

[@RayVal53]

Nobody does this song better, but ALSO, nobody does this song better than the Slavic Chorale either! ;)

[@natalebinetti8513]

Jesus Christ is King of kings and Lord of lords

[@scottverrill7434]

That man is rock and roll on those drums. I like the kids choir

[@boangeres]

The story behind I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day by Tom Stewart December 20, 2001 One of America's best known poets, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807-1882), contributed to the wealth of carols sung each Christmas season, when he composed the words to "I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day" on December 25th 1864. The carol was originally a poem, "Christmas Bells," containing seven stanzas. Two stanzas were omitted, which contained references to the American Civil War, thus giving us the carol in its present form. The poem gave birth to the carol, "I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day," and the remaining five stanzas were slightly rearranged in 1872 by John Baptiste Calkin (1827-1905), who also gave us the memorable tune. When Longfellow penned the words to his poem, America was still months away from Lee's surrender to Grant at Appomattox Court House on April 9th 1865; and, his poem reflected the prior years of the war's despair, while ending with a confident hope of triumphant peace As with any composition that touches the heart of the hearer, "I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day" flowed from the experience of Longfellow-- involving the tragic death of his wife Fanny and the crippling injury of his son Charles from war wounds. Henry married Frances Appleton on July 13th 1843, and they settled down in the historic Craigie House overlooking the Charles River in Cambridge, Massachusetts. They were blessed with the birth of their first child, Charles, on June 9th 1844, and eventually, the Longfellow household numbered five children-- Charles, Ernest, Alice, Edith, and Allegra. Alice, the Longfellows' third child and first daughter, was delivered, while her mother was under the anesthetic influence of ether-- the first in North America. Tragedy struck both the nation and the Longfellow family in 1861. Confederate Gen. Pierre G. T. Beauregard fired the opening salvos of the American Civil War on April 12th, and Fanny Longfellow was fatally burned in an accident in the library of Craigie House on July 10th. The day before the accident, Fanny Longfellow recorded in her journal: "We are all sighing for the good sea breeze instead of this stifling land one filled with dust. Poor Allegra is very droopy with heat, and Edie has to get her hair in a net to free her neck from the weight." After trimming some of seven year old Edith's beautiful curls, Fanny decided to preserve the clippings in sealing wax. Melting a bar of sealing wax with a candle, a few drops fell unnoticed upon her dress. The longed for sea breeze gusted through the window, igniting the light material of Fanny's dress-- immediately wrapping her in flames. In her attempt to protect Edith and Allegra, she ran to Henry's study in the next room, where Henry frantically attempted to extinguish the flames with a nearby, but undersized throw rug. Failing to stop the fire with the rug, he tried to smother the flames by throwing his arms around Frances-- severely burning his face, arms, and hands. Fanny Longfellow died the next morning. Too ill from his burns and grief, Henry did not attend her funeral. (Incidentally, the trademark full beard of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow arose from his inability to shave after this tragedy.) The first Christmas after Fanny's death, Longfellow wrote, "How inexpressibly sad are all holidays." A year after the incident, he wrote, "I can make no record of these days. Better leave them wrapped in silence. Perhaps someday God will give me peace." Longfellow's journal entry for December 25th 1862 reads: "'A merry Christmas' say the children, but that is no more for me." Almost a year later, Longfellow received word that his oldest son Charles, a lieutenant in the Army of the Potomac, had been severely wounded with a bullet passing under his shoulder blades and taking off one of the spinal processes. The Christmas of 1863 was silent in Longfellow's journal. Finally, on Christmas Day of 1864, he wrote the words of the poem, "Christmas Bells." The reelection of Abraham Lincoln or the possible end of the terrible war may have been the occasion for the poem. Lt. Charles Longfellow did not die that Christmas, but lived. So, contrary to popular belief, the occasion of writing that much loved Christmas carol was not due to Charles' death. Longfellow's Christmas bells loudly proclaimed, "God is not dead." Even more, the bells announced, "Nor doth He sleep." God's Truth, Power, and Justice are affirmed, when Longfellow wrote: "The wrong shall fail, the right prevail." The message that the Living God is a God of Peace is proclaimed in the close of the carol: "Of peace on Earth, good will to men." Christmas Bells" (The original poem, complete with all seven stanzas) "I heard the bells on Christmas Day Their old familiar carols play, And wild and sweet The words repeat Of peace on earth, good-will to men! And thought how, as the day had come, The belfries of all Christendom Had rolled along The unbroken song Of peace on earth, good-will to men! Till, ringing, singing on its way, The world revolved from night to day, A voice, a chime A chant sublime Of peace on earth, good-will to men! Then from each black accursed mouth The cannon thundered in the South, And with the sound The carols drowned Of peace on earth, good-will to men! It was as if an earthquake rent The hearth-stones of a continent, And made forlorn The households born Of peace on earth, good-will to men! 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!"

[@normacazares8180]

What a beautiful song! Thank you Jesus for the peace you bring to our hearts!

[@newsongmedia1]

This song is so hard to listen to now without sobbing during it. I pray we finally have an end to these ridiculous wars.

[@64kimmyjo]

Upcoming Christmas season 2024. Peace on Earth and good will to man.

[@KareenaStrait]

I think this is the most beautiful Christmas song!! :)

[@linwoodpeacock5441]

why can't i get the song i request

[@savedbygrace81]

My favourite of all time

[@dennisdewinter1997]

Kareena Strait i

[@alohaainakids8053]

Kareena Strait I agree

[@monicalovemusic-f6z]

@@savedbygrace81 me too kareena.

[@beckylawson9219]

This is such a Beautiful Song To All Man ❤❤🎄🕊️⭐️🔥

[@OldguyEternal100]

2020 has been a trial for so many of us... and this song reminds me that when I'm at the bottom of the Valley of the Shadow the only direction I can go is up.

[@summertriangle4745]

Aye

[@purpleroyalty3290]

Amen

[@cassandrasmith6806]

One of my all time favorites ❤ God is NOT dead, NOR does He sleep 🎉

[@cynthiasouthard4018]

My sweet mummy just left to be with the Lord last night...I don't how to live in a world without her

[@bablumenthal9703]

Walk by faith, not by sight. Jesus says he will NEVER leave or forsake you. I dreamt of my mom shortly after she died. I was walking up behind her, in heaven. She turned, saw me, and said, "Oh, you're here. I just got here myself." It's been 12 years. I hope it means there is no sense of time for those who have gone ahead of us. Also listen to Mark Schultz - "Different Kind of Christmas". That encouraged me.

[@KarenCrisco-u8u]

Praying for you, Cynthia. So sorry for your loss. May Jesus comfort you and sustain you as you grieve. You are not alone. Jesus loves you.

[@kurtschenk]

I pray for you. Your lost is only for a short time. May the heavenly peace come in your heart.

[@SisterLiberty]

Peace to you! 😢 🕊️

[@conniegiovenco583]

EWTN Priest at Mass on TV, just now in his Homily, mentioned Casting Crowns/Peace On Earth. This is how I got here. I LOVE LOVE CASTING CROWNS!

[@jamesontrucker-lifestyle8097]

The best Christmas songs EVER. Unfortunately, they don't often play it on the radio during Christmas anymore... Merry Christmas, everyone, and I wish you all a great new Year 2025

[@berthakennedy5097]

I LOVE this songs. The lyrics penatrate deeply in my spirit. Peace on Earth we need at ALL times. Thanks and praise God for your ministry. God's blessings 🙏🙏🙏🌹

[@MD-hg9dq]

The negative influences of this world are designed to make our heart sick through emotional & physical pain resulting in a given person turning to music as one source of comfort to the body. The painful realty of this existence gives rise to the birth of music in two forms, earthly & HEAVENLY. Earthly music speaks to the experiences of this world through the singer-song writer’s eyes. Oftentimes drug use (i.e. alcohol, smokes, marijuana, cocaine, opioids, benzos and propofol to name a few) is intertwined with the survival of an artist to deal with the pressure of performing in order to stay relevant in the music industry, and to serve as fuel for creativity. As a result, music celebrities develop a tendency to sin against their body, through excessive drug use, for not measuring up to or to satisfy the demands of their music. Any earthly joy they experience is darkened by the heavy burden of performing and the loss of privacy. The end users of their music become fans because the lyrics are relatable and the sound of the singer’s voice & rhythm helps them cope with the pains of this reality. Unfortunately, this band aid approach is only a time out from the hurt and in the meantime we are fortifying its wall with painful memories waiting in line. Who can save us from wounds that are silent, wordless and cruel all the while tearing us apart inch by inch on the inside, which could radically accelerate the demise of the human body? I will use caps as emphasis to show the honest reverence for GOD'S SOVEREIGNTY when writing about HEAVENLY music in the paragraphs below. That INVINCIBLE DIVINE be our HEAVENLY FATHER, WHO THROUGH HIS SON’S MISSION HAS INSPIRED believers to write songs that sing of HIS LIFE GIVING LOVE to deal with emotional & physical pain, economic instability, mortality and the emotional instability of others with the motive of winning over souls for HIS KINGDOM. The melody & theme of HEAVENLY music is hateful and intolerable to the devil, a spirit which causes us to be blinded of the effects of sin and is responsible for the woes of this world such as melancholy, anguish, tribulation and trial. These agitations of the soul create a heavy burden for the lost and could lead him or her to be hostile of songs that sing about GOD’S GLORY. This makes it clear that we cannot win the spiritual battle by our own strength. Moreover, on earth the devil has no equal. GOD has provided us with the ONE WHO CAN AND WILL LIFT the heavy burden of sin's guilt from a given sinner's heart if he or she (through faith) would open their understanding to Psalms (starting with the focus on Psalms 51:1-10 KJV), and hymns/songs giving praise to HIM for the purpose of being persuaded, converted and healed by the HOLY SPIRIT from within by transforming your body/temple into a meeting place for you and the KING OF THE AGES to commune as friends through the born again experience (repentance manifesting itself in a changed life). It is only here that the fears of tomorrow will diminish, the blessed assurance is given that you are HIS and HE LIVES. Once the blessed assurance is known in prayer (through the confession of wanting salvation from one’s sinful nature, combine with admitting that JESUS CHRIST is LORD and believing in one’s heart that GOD raised HIM from the dead to deliver us from sin's guilt) the world can never take it away because the world didn’t give it to you.

[@donnajones1676]

This is The most beautiful Christmas song I have ever heard in my life 🙏🏻❤️💕👿🎼👺🥰😇🎶🎶❤️

[@lindatodd199]

We can live in Peace where we're at on this earth, and show goodwill toward men, watch it spread! Beautiful inspiration! Thank you Casting Crowns!

[@MD-hg9dq]

The negative influences of this world are designed to make our heart sick through emotional & physical pain resulting in a given person turning to music as one source of comfort to the body. The painful realty of this existence gives rise to the birth of music in two forms, earthly & HEAVENLY. Earthly music speaks to the experiences of this world through the singer-song writer’s eyes. Oftentimes drug use (i.e. alcohol, smokes, marijuana, cocaine, opioids, benzos and propofol to name a few) is intertwined with the survival of an artist to deal with the pressure of performing in order to stay relevant in the music industry, and to serve as fuel for creativity. As a result, music celebrities develop a tendency to sin against their body, through excessive drug use, for not measuring up to or to satisfy the demands of their music. Any earthly joy they experience is darkened by the heavy burden of performing and the loss of privacy. The end users of their music become fans because the lyrics are relatable and the sound of the singer’s voice & rhythm helps them cope with the pains of this reality. Unfortunately, this band aid approach is only a time out from the hurt and in the meantime we are fortifying its wall with painful memories waiting in line. Who can save us from wounds that are silent, wordless and cruel all the while tearing us apart inch by inch on the inside, which could radically accelerate the demise of the human body? I will use caps as emphasis to show the honest reverence for GOD'S SOVEREIGNTY when writing about HEAVENLY music in the paragraphs below. That INVINCIBLE DIVINE be our HEAVENLY FATHER, WHO THROUGH HIS SON’S MISSION HAS INSPIRED believers to write songs that sing of HIS LIFE GIVING LOVE to deal with emotional & physical pain, economic instability, mortality and the emotional instability of others with the motive of winning over souls for HIS KINGDOM. The melody & theme of HEAVENLY music is hateful and intolerable to the devil, a spirit which causes us to be blinded of the effects of sin and is responsible for the woes of this world such as melancholy, anguish, tribulation and trial. These agitations of the soul create a heavy burden for the lost and could lead him or her to be hostile of songs that sing about GOD’S GLORY. This makes it clear that we cannot win the spiritual battle by our own strength. Moreover, on earth the devil has no equal. GOD has provided us with the ONE WHO CAN AND WILL LIFT the heavy burden of sin's guilt from a given sinner's heart if he or she (through faith) would open their understanding to Psalms (starting with the focus on Psalms 51:1-10 KJV), and hymns/songs giving praise to HIM for the purpose of being persuaded, converted and healed by the HOLY SPIRIT from within by transforming your body/temple into a meeting place for you and the KING OF THE AGES to commune as friends through the born again experience (repentance manifesting itself in a changed life). It is only here that the fears of tomorrow will diminish, the blessed assurance is given that you are HIS and HE LIVES. Once the blessed assurance is known in prayer (through the confession of wanting salvation from one’s sinful nature, combine with admitting that JESUS CHRIST is LORD and believing in one’s heart that GOD raised HIM from the dead to deliver us from sin's guilt) the world can never take it away because the world didn’t give it to you.

[@traceyanderson8201]

The movie is amazing. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow wrote this in the midst of his grief. I love this song. Always have.

[@maureenlongfellow883]

Interesting. One of my relatives.

[@RosieSmith-o5f]

Greatest Christmas song ever, let the Prince of Peace work through us all, ( only Jesus and We the People, can make America, and the World great Again.) ❤

[@KrisMayeaux]

This is my favorite Christmas song. Praise the Father, Son & Holy Spirit.

[@paulinehager1183]

This is the most beautiful rendition of this song that I have ever heard.

[@janeteddleman4811]

My God is not dead, alive and well. Hallelujah

[@samnathaweir2284]

I love this song very anointed song 🙏🏽 touched my heart ❤️ I love you Jesus...this song give me peace ✝️🛐🙏🏽

[@andrewlilico2218]

By rearranging the verses of the poem they subtly change its meaning in a clever way. It becomes about how the relentless chiming of the message of justice, goodwill and peace defeats nihilism, cynicism and despair. My favourite bit is when the narrator, having dismissed the familiar "mild and sweet", naive message of Christmas as disconnected from the realities of life, is then haunted and niggled by the ringing bells, and asks if anyone else hears them?

[@tonysmith1350]

Mark Hall and Casting Crowns places their hearts and soul in everything they do. This song is the absolute example of that. God bless them for what they do.

[@teajjam]

I love the fact that they're so unpretentious. They aren't all about their look. Like you said, it's from their hearts. They are just common folks who happen to be blessed by God on their musical abilities.

[@evadnehastingsjamdung]

I agree wholeheartedly

[@natgardner4173]

This song, and While You Were Sleeping, aren’t just Christmas songs. They are songs you can listen to all year long. So meaningful, and so moving! God bless Casting Crowns!🙏💕

[@GranolaBear13]

Natgardner - YES!!! Absolutely beautiful and power!

[@meldridge51]

Such a beautiful song! I wish everyone could believe in Jesus Christ! And his glorious love to mankind! Amen

[@DrNathYT]

Amen

[@edgrigsby8610]

I'm not sure why, but EVERYTIME I hear this song, I'm moved to tears. I love this version. Thank you for posting this!

[@nadogrl]

Me too.😢❤

[@aplandscape1]

Thats the Christ in you

[@gregoryquint7653]

Me too.

[@willguyer]

This is the Holy Spirit moving inside you, it is a gift from God.

[@deezertuche5209]

I love this song, how beautiful! I can’t help but tear up also…

[@rodeliopadrique4028]

It neve gets old!

[@irytheweatherguy1751]

Such a beautiful song

[@maryannebagala9109]

Beautiful..! Amen..! God is not dead..nor doth He sleep..!! Hallelujah..!!

[@malindatemplet8152]

Tomorrow is Christmas. In the midst of the wrapping paper, lights, and holiday merriment -- let us remember the true reason for Christmas. Jesus, who is God, wrapped himself in humanity to be born as a humble babe. He who never sinned took ALL of our sins upon himself and died a vicious death. That's not the end...He rose three days later...Victorious...He paid the price for us to be able to live with Him for eternity. The question at Christmas is not whether you believe in Santa. It's do you believe in Jesus? I wish everyone a Merry Christmas, and that you know the Jesus I know.

[@johnerazo9904]

Malinda Templet AMEN

[@william-franklinkuzman4250]

Couldn't have said it better myself!!! #sisterinchrist

[@NonaK-mz8oy]

Love you, Malinda! Shalom!!! Merry Christmas!

[@mrsk8643]

Amen, peace be with you.

[@joshwilson6529]

Your beautiful words pierced my heart as you spoke of the humility of christ. Merry christmas god bless you

[@jonhandel8159]

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow had already lost his beloved wife, Fanny, in 1861, after her dress caught fire and she burned to death. "How inexpressibly sad are all holidays," he wrote in his journal that Christmas. A year after Fanny's death, Longfellow noted, "I can make no record of these days. Better leave them wrapped in silence. Perhaps someday God will give me peace." On December 25th, 1862, Longfellow's journal read, "'A merry Christmas' say the children, but that is no more for me." Imagine his sorrow to hear, a year later, of his oldest son, Charles, having been gravely injured while serving the Union in the Civil War. He wrote nothing in his journal for Christmas of 1863. With America still embattled in the war, and though still reeling from his personal loss and resentment, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, for reasons we do not know, wrote the poem "Christmas Bells". Today we know it as the familiar carol "I Heard The Bells on Christmas Day". The following are the original words of Longfellow's poem: I heard the bells on Christmas Day Their old, familiar carols play, and wild and sweet The words repeat Of peace on earth, good-will to men! And thought how, as the day had come, The belfries of all Christendom Had rolled along The unbroken song Of peace on earth, good-will to men! Till ringing, singing on its way, The world revolved from night to day, A voice, a chime, A chant sublime Of peace on earth, good-will to men! Then from each black, accursed mouth The cannon thundered in the South, And with the sound The carols drowned Of peace on earth, good-will to men! It was as if an earthquake rent The hearth-stones of a continent, And made forlorn The households born Of peace on earth, good-will to men! 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."

[@toledo1446]

Thank you so much for that; this song really stirs up an emotion in me. I listen to it over and over. Lord, please grant us your peace.

[@josephratcliff1935]

Wow.... Such a painful story..... One best shared. I am glad you posted this. Ssgt Joseph Ratcliff USAF retired

[@smclindsey]

Thank you.

[@bethshadid2087]

Out of brokenness and despair such a beautiful poem/song emerges. GOD truly is inspirationally good

[@lucimariferguson5572]

Thank you for sharing -... the most beautiful song for Christmas

[@samnathaweir2284]

Glory Glory to our King Jesus ✝️🛐🙏🏽🎄

[@tomhill5594]

They recorded this song backed by the Chattanooga Boys Choir of which my son was a member at the time for their CD, Peace on Earth.

[@gempath5533]

Peace on Earth! I can't think of a more appropriate song! 💥💥💥💥💥

[@lukambalema7669]

Peace on earth..December 13th 2024🎉🎉

[@tinamarie0701]

Our God is not dead, nor does he sleep!

[@lisawells2840]

This song is needed more today then ever ~ Praying for our world.

[@KH-xc5fq]

This song brought me to tears this Christmas. Just so Heavenly. All about the birth of our Lord. The light bearer. The peace on earth.

[@AllenCalvin-c1k]

This year is the 1st time I've heard this song it touches me Such a beautiful song. My mother is 86 and she had not heard it until this year as well.

[@digitalfinancecreator]

This is one of the best renditions of this song! 10/10

[@nadogrl]

Absolutely my favorite!

[@KathyPeganoff-mn9us]

Merry Christmas 2024! This song is perfect!

[@feliciawhite2922]

My favorite Christmas song. Love it.

[@lukeweaver9287]

Just saw the "I Heard The Bells" movie about the writer of this poem. Excellent!!!

[@Sassy4826]

Saw the movie today-excellent actors, beautiful movie with such an important message.❤

[@lorenaromero2477]

Luke Weaver Is in Netflix?can you tell me please where?thanks!

[@1papester]

I saw it too but it was only playing once. I sure hope it is streamed. It was a very good film and moving story.

[@dianeaguilera4106]

@@lorenaromero2477 Sight and Sound produced it. I think it may be available to buy and stream at home. I saw it too at theatre, really brings this song to life knowing the story. This rendition is the best one I found!

[@lindahager3943]

What a beautiful rendition of this song! It once again reminds us of the hope there is in Christ, in spite of the condition of our world.

[@georgechalifour88]

Absolutely !

[@sandyhafenbrack141]

It's December 3, 2024 and I can't get this song out of my head after watching I heard The Bells. What an amazing movie. Merry Christmas everyone.

[@normabreazile5500]

Absolutely beautiful! Can’t wait for heaven!🙏❤️

[@jeffrogers-rb1kl]

This is the best take on this beloved poem/ song that I've ever heard. Our world needs God's peace in the worst way.

[@diannehorne2324]

😢Amen. Come Lord Jesus, come.🙏❤️

[@claudinetillman6459]

Beautiful magnificent Casting Crown my favorite. ARTIST'S One of a kind. 🙏 Thanks

[@georgemelvin588]

Smiles, absolutely beautiful indeed Claudine, feels really great listening, how are you doing?

[@Jesus-The-Everlasting-Father]

Christmas song for all seasons.

[@estherrowe105]

The story behind this song is both tragic and wonderfully awesome! If you haven't heard it, I recommend it highly! Because Israel's Messiah, and the Lord Jesus Christ has come, we who come to Him in faith receive his peace, which transcends understanding! "The wrong shall fail, the right prevail!" Glory to God in the highest for Christ our Lord!

[@jimchumley6568]

Esther Rowe That is our hope, joy and peace. SHALOM TO ALL!

[@wafflesthehamster6352]

Heard this on K -Love for the first time found it on KZbin now can’t stop listening so beautiful ❤

[@valerieyaroch]

❤❤❤ I am so moved spiritually by this song. God has blessed this band so much.

[@TamiLanham-lr6bi]

I love the song, it is so beautiful..."GOD IS NOT DEAD OR DOES HE SLEEP" moves me every single time..❤🙏

[@jerririzzo6918]

This is the best rendition of this song, beautifully done. ❤️🕊️❤️🕊️❤️🕊️