I see the coming, dawning day,
The peaceful, restful hour
When Light shall hold all earth
And only Love has power.
I hear the voice of angels,
From distant days of old,
Of peace on earth to man,
To waking shepherds told.I see
all barriers broken
Of race and class and creeds
And man is only judged
By the kindness of his deeds;
I see all armies melt
A the sword shall lose its power
In the glorious day of Peace--
'Tis the coming, dawning hour.
Then the sword shall be the ploughshare,
Birds shall mate in cannon's breast
When all earth shall be at peace
And shall find its longed-for rest;
When the Sermon on the Mount
From the hills of Galilee
Shall sway the thoughts of men
Throughout eternity. |
