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Not with the flashing steel, Not with the cannon’s peal, Nor stir of drum; But in the bonds of love, Our white flag floats above; Its emblem is the dove,— Thus we come. Oh, then! in God’s great name, Let each pure spirit’s flame Burn bright and clear; Stand firmly in your lot, Cry ye aloud, doubt not, Be every fear forgot, Christ leads us here. So shall earth’s distant lands, In happy, holy bands, One brotherhood, Together rise and sing, Gifts to one altar bring, And heaven’s eternal King Pronounce it good.
Not with the flashing steel, Not with the cannon’s peal, Nor stir of drum; But in the bonds of love, Our white flag floats above; Its emblem is the dove,— Thus we come. Oh, then! in God’s great name, Let each pure spirit’s flame Burn bright and clear; Stand firmly in your lot, Cry ye aloud, doubt not, Be every fear forgot, Christ leads us here. So shall earth’s distant lands, In happy, holy bands, One brotherhood, Together rise and sing, Gifts to one altar bring, And heaven’s eternal King Pronounce it good.
In print by 1888 AD · industrial
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- Elnathan Davis (identity unresolved)
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- In print by 1888 AD · industrial
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- A Cyclopædia of Sacred Poetical Quotations (catalogued1888) (1888 AD)
Page 95 · printed citation: Elnathan Davis · subject: BROTHERHOOD
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