For peace, for joy,—not that the slave might lie

In luxury,

Not that all woe from us should always fly,

Or golden crops with Syrian roses vie

In every field; but in Thy peace to die

And rise,—be free!

THE GRANDEURS OF MARY

By Frederick William Faber, D.D.

What is this grandeur I see up in heaven,

A splendour that looks like a splendour divine?