Their outbound sails have sped, 30

While she in meek humility,

Now earns her daily bread.

It is their prayers which never cease,

That clothe her with such grace:

Their blessing is the light of peace, 35

That shines upon her face.

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.

CCLXXVII
IN WAR TIME.

The flags of war like storm-birds fly,