That voice that triumphed in his dying breath—

And as he speaks the hosts of heaven rejoice,

And shout aloud—‘There shall be no more death!’”

“I hear those words re-echoed by the throng

Of white robed worshippers around the throne;

I hear familiar voices, silent long,

Singing the wondrous anthem, ‘It is done!’”

“I see among that cloud of witnesses

Loved forms, long faded from our earthly eyes,

Shining like stars—”