Over the earth his message terrible;
Crying aloud the things Peace could not tell,
Calling up ancient custom to the bar
Of God, to plead its cause with Heaven and Hell ...
Because of you I love the name of War.
L’ENVOI
Prince Jesu, who did speak the amazing word
Loud, trumpet-clear, flame-flashing like a star
Which falls: “Not peace I bring you, but the sword!”
Because of you I love the name of War.