"My hope," she answered, smiling, "is a faith;

The kingdoms of this world are yet to be

The kingdoms of our blessed Lord, the Christ;—

Lord of all life thro' dire and vengeful death—

Wrought thro' such sacrifice, unspared, unpriced,

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His word and purpose must fulfilment see,

And realms by mountains bounded or by seas

Must own allegiance to the Prince of Peace.

"I yield to none"—and as she spoke there sped

Across the opal beauty of the sea

A light-winged vessel, bearing at its head

The starry emblem of the brave and free—

"I yield to none in loyalty and love

For yon bright banner, but I hold it still

As token to the world, all else above,

Of peace on earth and unto man good will.

"God gave His land to be the home of man;

And all that brightens and upbuilds the home

Uplifts humanity; tramp, tribe and clan,

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