Opposed to Jewish Temple-rites, <br />Strange to the lore of Greece, <br />That message comes from starry heights, <br />A key to lasting Peace. <br />What-e'er our creed, we own its thrill — <br />'Glory to God; to men good will!' <br /> <br />Though Art may strive for utterance yet, <br />And Science grope her way, <br />A wider zone of thought is set <br />Where shines the perfect day; <br />A motive passing earthly skill — <br />'Glory to God; to men good will!' <br /> <br />For let the wise and prudent know, <br />As trustful children would, <br />That oracle of long ago <br />Contains the Greatest Good; <br />Unvex'd by doubt, unmix'd with ill — <br />'Glory to God; to men good will!' <br /> <br />A wiser world grows sick of strife, <br />Of mockery dearly bought; <br />And man, achieving truer life, <br />And brave, unselfish thought, <br />That high behest shall yet fulfil — <br />'Glory to God; to men good will!' <br /> <br />So lies millennial peace in reach, <br />While empires rise and fall; <br />For, age on age, and new to each, <br />That glad prophetic call <br />Comes pealing down the cycles still — <br />'Glory to God; to men good will!'<br /><br />Joseph Furphy<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/glory-to-god-to-men-good-will/
