"The Prince of Peace"

FRANCES A. HALDANE

He comes! The world may clamor as it will,
And war's wild tumult sound its loud alarms,
Till nation after nation hears the shrill
Insistent echoing, "To arms! To arms!"
He comes! Already that fair morning's charms,
When Spirit's mandate bade the darkness flee,
Unfold, dispersing every mist that harms,
And fear that gendereth dread enmity.
Then sing! Ye happy islands of the sea,
Ye stately nations, join the loud acclaim!
While greed and envy bend a stubborn knee,
And lust of domination shrinks in shame.
Eternal Principle, whose laws ne'er cease!
"The King of glory" and "The Prince of Peace"!