By the Sea, and Other Verses — A New Earth

A NEW EARTH

I have dreamed a sweet dream; I have seen a fair vision;

I have looked the wide universe o'er;

And earth's nations arise in a glory elysian-- They do not learn war any more.

There are music and mirth; there are childhood's sweet voices, Winsome age lends its placid charm there;

There are laughter and glee as when home-life rejoices Unshadowed by sorrow or care.

In all noble achievement, all worthy endeavor, Men in kindly ambition contend;

But the valiant of heart may yet know he hath ever In his sturdiest foeman a friend.

Nevermore the proud boast or the haughty defiance;-- Without end shall His kingdom increase;

'Tis the day of _all nations in Holy Alliance_, 'Tis the reign of truth, justice, and peace.

Nevermore shall a nation lift sword against nation, The dominion of Hatred is o'er;

'Tis the triumph of Love, 'tis the dawn of Christ's kingdom, They shall not learn war any more.