Where man may worship God, alone and free.

There shall an altar and a camp

Impregnably arise;

There shall be lit a quenchless lamp,

To shine, unwavering, through the open skies.

And song shall midst the rocks be heard,

And fearless prayer ascend;

While, thrilling to God’s holy word,

The mountain-pines in adoration bend.

And there the burning heart no more