The First Carol

All through the ages, across space and time Its crystalline strains rise up pure and sublime So comes the first carol, echoing clear Its melody rings out for all to hear Now hatred is hushed and discord denied Peace fills our hearts voices reach to the sky All of good will, be united and strong As harmonious voices join in the song Against injustice and greed's bitter sting Our voices we raise, in peace un-i-ting Through ages untold, our plea resounds For truth and compassion to be found Bias and hatred, division they breed Have cried through the ages, of man's urgent need Imperfect we strive, through darkness we roam Fueled by the promise of hope's vibrant tone The first carol brings us to clarity's door To usher sweet peace, forevermore All of good will, be united and strong As harmonious voices join in our song Through despair we struggle, in darkness we grope Spurred on by that promise so pulsing with hope The angels' first carol, again we sing In harmony, everyone un-I-I-ting Together we 'll stand, united we'll soar Our chorus of goodwill swells forevermore Throughout all time, let compassion shine We'll rewrite the future, through a carol divine May peace be our anthem, our purpose fulfilled In the hearts of mankind, love's flame rekindled All of good will, be united and strong As harmonious voices join in our song All of good will, be united and strong As harmonious voices join in our song Join in our song