Though thunders deep the hearts of men are shaking
And war-wolves raven, red-eyed, fierce and wild;
Though overseas a storm of blood is breaking
Where once the peace-star smiled;

Brightly the sunrise of Love's dawn is turning
On this dim earth a light before unknown;
A flame of freedom in the soul is burning
And God is on His throne.

The birth of new dominions is impending;
A new world leaps beneath the old world's heart;
And faith beholds blue skies of freedom bending —
Up, people! Do your part.

Lift every voice for world-emancipation;
Give Wisdom, Love and Service fullest power;
Rouse, rouse ye people to the consummation
Of this your dawning hour!