Classic Poem

1. Though Fatherland be vast and fair, Though heaven be e'er so near,
2. So, while we face the common sun Upon this ancient star,
Yet there's a land, a land, a land, That is to God more dear!
And dawn and dusk swing over us, We'll hail our dreams afar;
There is no gulf, there is no sea, And shore is touching shore,
We'll greet the glory of a land Where love shall never tire,
And moun-
We'll light
And mountains bow and borders blend, And hatreds are no more.
We'll light a flame, a flame, a flame, To set the world on fire.
tains bow and borders blend,
a flame, a flame, a flame,

3. O land of lands, dear brotherland,
The country of our dream,
The home of fealty and faith,
How marvelous you seem!
Your rivers flow in shining peace,
Your trees have healing worth,
Your stones are gentleness and grace,
Your mercy fills the earth.

4. O Christ of freedom and of faith,
O Flame of Pentecost,
Thou hast a name o'er every name
To lead the marching host,
Till wrong be bound, and peace be crowned,
And love be on the throne,
Thou hast a name, a name, a name,
To make the stars thine own.