The Hymnal for Boys and Girls ‎#63

63. These Things Shall Be - a Loftier Raice

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
• Title: These Things Shall Be - a Loftier Raice
• Author: John Addington Symonds
• Meter: L.M.
• Publication Date: 1935
• Topic: Courage

Tune Information

• Name: MENDON
• Arranger: Samuel Dyer
• Meter: L.M.
• Key: A♭ Major