We Have Escaped

Indeed the snare has been broken and we have escaped. Our help is in the name of the Lord, who made heaven and earth.
Ps.124:7

This song of ascents was sung by pilgrims climbing up to the Temple of Jerusalem. It's a song of thankfulness to God.

Since the birth of Jesus there has been an unstoppable flow of goodness and light over the world. One more time "Peace on earth, goodwill to men" sing out the Christmas bells. Yes, hate is strong and mocks the song... but the bells keep ringing

The Christmas Octave is a good time to reflect on what God has done, and be thankful. And from thankfulness springs joy. 

I heard the bells on Christmas day
Their old familiar carols play
And mild and sweet their songs repeat
Of peace on Earth, good will to men

 And the bells are ringing
 Like a choir they're singing
 In my heart I hear them
 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 rang the bells more loud and deep
 God is not dead, nor does He sleep
The wrong shall fail, the right prevail
With peace on Earth, good will to men 

Then 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
Peace on Earth
Peace on Earth
Peace on Earth, good will to men