The Hymnal ‎#423b

423b. 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,
Unarmed shall live as comrades free;
In every heart and brain shall throb
The pulse of one fraternity.

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

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: These things shall be: a loftier race
• Author: John Addington Symonds (1840-1893)
• Meter: L. M.
• Publication Date: 1950
• Topic: The Kingdom of God on Earth: World Friendship and Peace; Brotherhood; Friendship, World; International Peace; Peace, International; Social Progress
• Copyright: Words used by permission of John Murray.

Tune Information

• Name: TRURO
• Meter: L. M.
• Key: D Major
• Source: T. Williams' "Psalmodia Evangelica," 1789