Peace

The prayer is heard. A light is faintly gleaming
     Through clouds that long have darkly brooded o’er
     Benighted Earth — and soon on us shall pour
Diviner radiance from the heavens streaming!
     That herald-light shall brighten in the morning
     Of a Millennial day — and in its dawning
Murder shall die, the reign of Rapine cease!
     Then to the winds shall God unfurl his banner,
     And Earth, through all her borders, shout hosanna,
And bless thy sway, INCARNATE PRINCE OF PEACE!
     Oh! let the auspicious Day salute our eyes,
When men shall live in holiest fellowship,
And hallelujahs dwell on every lip,
     And mingled prayers and praises greet the skies!