And Sharon waves, in solemn praise,

Her silent groves of palm.

"Glory to God!" The lofty strain

The realm of ether fills:

How sweeps the song of solemn joy

O'er Judah's sacred hills!

"Glory to God!" The sounding skies

Loud with their anthems ring;

"Peace on the earth; good-will to men,

From heaven's eternal King!"