1 Lord, once our faith in man no fear could move; Now save it from despair! The trial comes; strengthen the might of love: Father, Thou hearest prayer! 2 Thou hearest; and we hear, above this din, Thy blessed word sound clear: "I purge this land from slavery and sin; The reign of heaven draws near." 3 O, never falter, ye who strive to bring In men the heavenly birth; For still the angel hosts unfaltering sing, "Peace to the weary earth!" 4 O, never falter! peace must come by pain; Heaven is not found, but won; Hold the dark angel till he moulds again The peace he hath undone. 5 We know not, Lord, what storms and trials strong Must work our world's new birth; But we will toil, with this for working-song,-- "Peace to the weary earth!" 6 Peace to the weary, struggling, sin-sick earth! Peace to the heart of man! Storm shall bring calm; that high reward is worth All we must bear, or can. 421. 11 & 10s. M. Longfellow. Peace on Earth. 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. 422. C. M. Anonymous. Glory to God, Through Peace on Earth. 1 "To God be glory! Peace on earth!" Let us repeat again The hymn that hailed the Saviour's birth,-- "Peace and good will to men!" 2 Good will to men! O God, we hail This of Thy law the sum; For as this shall o'er earth prevail, So shall Thy kingdom come! 423. C. M. R. W. Emerson. The House Our Fathers Built to God. 1 We love the venerable house Our fathers built to God; In heaven are kept their grateful vows, Their dust endears the sod. 2 Here holy thoughts a light have shed From many a radiant face, And prayers of tender hope have spread A perfume through the place. 3 And anxious hearts have pondered here The mystery of life, And prayed the Eternal Spirit clear Their doubts and aid their strife. 4 From humble tenements around Came up the pensive train, And in the church a blessing found, Which filled their homes again. 5 For faith, and peace, and mighty love, That from the Godhead flow, Showed them the life of heaven above Springs from the life below.