And Peace is come a stranger, and grave-eyed,

Like a young maid turned woman; on our knees

We do her reverence as a spirit enskyed;

How should we spend such shining days as these?

They have cost great pain: needs must we hold them dear,

Counting our jewels with a heavenly fear.

IV

Ghosts of great flags that billowed in the sun

With glorious colors above the crowded street,

Lifting our hearts to know the rent world one,