Author: Henry W. Longfellow Hymnal: The Cyber Hymnal #11902 Meter: 11.10.11.10 First Line: Down the dark future, through long generations Lyrics: 1 Down the dark future, through long generations,
The sounds of war grow fainter and then cease;
And like a bell with solemn, sweet vibrations,
I hear once more the voice of Christ say, Peace!
2 Peace! and no longer, from its brazen portals,
The blast of war’s great organ shakes the skies!
But beautiful as songs of the immortals,
The holy melodies of love arise. Languages: English Tune Title: MARLBOROUGH
Down the Dark Future