The Peace Carol

John Denver · John Denver and The Muppets A Christmas Together [1979]

The garment of life, be it tattered and torn

the cloak of the soldier is withered and worn

But what child is this that was poverty-born, the peace of Christmas Day



The branch that bears the bright holly, the dove that rests in yonder tree

The light that shines for all to see, the peace of Christmas Day



The hope that has slumbered for 2000 years

the promise that silenced 1000 fears

A faith that can hobble an ocean of tears, the peace of Christmas Day



The branch that bears the bright holly, the dove that rests in yonder tree

The light that shines for all to see, the peace of Christmas Day



Add all the grief that people may bear, total the strife

the troubles and care

Put them in columns and leave them right there

the peace of Christmas Day



The branch that bears the bright holly, the dove that rests in yonder tree

The light that shines for all to see, the peace of Christmas Day

The branch that bears the bright holly, the dove that rests in yonder tree

The light that shines for all to see, the peace of Christmas Day