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Text:These Things Shall Be: A Loftier Race
Author:J. Addington Symonds, 1840-1893
Tune:MOZART
Composer (attributed to):Wolfgang A. Mozart, 156-1791

560. These Things Shall Be: A Loftier Race

1 These things shall be: a loftier race
Than e'er the world hath known shall rise
With flame of freedom in their souls,
And light of knowledge in their eyes.

2 They shall be gentle, brave, and strong,
To spill no drop of blood, but dare
All that may plant man's lordship firm
On earth, and fire, and sea, and air.

3 Nation with nation, land with land,
Inarmed shall live as comrades free;
In every heart and brain shall throb
The pulse of one fraternity.

4 New arts shall bloom of loftier mould,
And mightier music thrill the skies,
And every life shall be a song,
When all the earth is paradise.

Text Information
First Line: These things shall be: a loftier race
Title: These Things Shall Be: A Loftier Race
Author: J. Addington Symonds, 1840-1893
Meter: LM
Language: English
Publication Date: 2011
Scripture: ;
Topic: Kingdom of God on Earth: Brotherhood; Fellowship; Missions
Notes: Alternate tune: TRURO
Tune Information
Name: MOZART
Composer (attributed to): Wolfgang A. Mozart, 156-1791
Meter: LM
Key: G Major or modal



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