Scatters destruction like a ruthless foe!

6 No battle-word

Startles the sacred host with fear and dread!

The song of peace, Creation’s morning heard,

Is sung wherever angel-minstrels tread!

7 Let us depart

If scenes like these await the weary soul!

Look up, thou stricken one! Thy wounded heart,

Shall bleed no more at sorrow’s stern control!

8 With faith our guide,