I.

In all the cycles past the good and wise

Have dreamed of Wisdom’s way;

The prophets’ eyes

Could see, and they foretold the day,

The glory of the coming paradise;

And higher far than lofty prophets bold,

In every stage

Of human rage,

The God of hosts hath willed his vast, united fold.

Congressman Upshaw, after a personal appeal to Mr. Wilson on February 17, 1923, wired the author: “Hard to overcome fixed rule of former President,” in refusing his photograph and autograph for publication; but we have the pleasure of presenting both to his friends.