Thrones are falling, heathen raging, Peoples dreaming as of yore Vain imaginations, waging Man with man, unmeaning war. He abideth who confideth, Christ is King forevermore. Human wisdom in confusion, Casts away the forms it wore; Ancient error, new illusion, Lose the phantom fruit they bore, He abideth who confideth, Truth is truth forevermore. Right eternal, Love immortal, Built the House where we adore; Mercy is its golden portal, Virtue its unshaken floor. He abideth who confideth, God is God forevermore. 8.7.8.7.4.4.7. Regent Square. VII VICTORIA “Be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.”—St. John XVI:33. Thy victory is in the heart, Thy kingdom is within; When outward pride and pomp depart, Thy glory doth begin. Thine army, ever in the field, Is led by love and light; Thy followers fall but never yield, Triumphant in the right. O King most meek and wonderful, Grant us among Thy host, To follow Thee, to fight for Thee, Knights of the Holy Ghost. C. M. St. Anne. THREE EARLIER HYMNS _Hymn of Joy_ _Peace Hymn of the Republic_ _—From “Poems of Henry van Dyke”_ _Copyright 1911-1920 by_ _Charles Scribner’s Sons._ HYMN OF LABOR Jesus, Thou divine Companion, By Thy lowly human birth Thou hast come to join the workers, Burden-bearers of the earth. Thou, the Carpenter of Naz’reth, Toiling for Thy daily food, By Thy patience and Thy courage, Thou hast taught us toil is good. They who tread the path of labor Follow where Thy feet have trod; They who work without complaining Do the holy will of God. Thou, the peace that passeth knowledge, Dwellest in the daily strife; Thou, the Bread of heaven, art broken In the sacrament of life. Every task, however simple, Sets the soul that does it free; Every deed of love and kindness Done to man is done to Thee. Jesus, Thou divine Companion, Help us all to work our best; Bless us in our daily labor, Lead us to our Sabbath rest. 8.7.8.7.D Beecher. HYMN OF JOY Joyful, joyful, we adore Thee, God of glory, Lord of love; Hearts unfold like flowers before Thee, Praising Thee their sun above. Melt the clouds of sin and sadness; Drive the dark of doubt away; Giver of immortal gladness, Fill us with the light of day! All Thy works with joy surround Thee, Earth and heaven reflect Thy rays, Stars and angels sing around Thee, Centre of unbroken praise: Field and forest, vale and mountain, Blooming meadow, billowing sea, Chanting bird and flowing fountain, Call us to rejoice in Thee.