THE PRINCE OF LIFE

O, Prince of Life, Thy Life hath tuned

All life to sweeter, loftier grace!

Life's common rounds have wider bounds

Since Thou hast trod life's common ways.

O, Heart of Love! Thy Tenderness

Still runs through life's remotest vein;

And lust and greed and soulless creed

Shall never rule the world again.

O Life of Love!— The Good Intent

Of God to man made evident,—

All down the years, despite men's fears,

Thy Power is still omnipotent.

O Life! O Love! O Living Word!—

Rent Vail, revealing God to man,—

Help, Lord! Lest I should crucify,

By thought or deed, Thy Love again.