Thy Sacrifice Has Bought

This longing that strains the very breath,

These hopes that will not die,

A certitude outlasting death

And life's indignity.

A dream of unexploited earth,

A vision of crystal skies,

The crucible for higher birth

And heaven's majesties.

Descend again with stainless feet

O Beauty touch our soil,

Cleanse our hearts of all deceit

That we may knowing toil

And hasten towards the golden day

The centuries have sought

And walk upon the golden way

Thy sacrifice has bought.