These things shall be, a loftier race

Verse 1

These things shall be: a loftier race Than e'er the world hath known shall rise With flame of freedom in their souls, And light of knowledge in their eyes.

Verse 2

They shall be gentle, brave, and strong, To spill no drop of blood, but dare All that may plant man's lordship firm On earth, and fire, and sea, and air.

Verse 3

Nation with nation, land with land, Inarmed shall live as comrades free; In every heart and brain shall throb The pulse of one fraternity.

Verse 4

New arts shall bloom of loftier mould, And mightier music thrill the skies, And every life shall be a song, When all the earth is paradise.