Thursday, October 17, 2013

Columbus

The stars fall in India at night.
Our end to behold that sight,
Glorious purpose surrounds these ships
In the vast expanse of ocean;
The smallest drop cannot touch our lips. 

Guided by the Hand of God
Mysterious in its dispensation
Now caressing,
Now striking tragedy
Into his sublime creation,
We hold to our mission of revelation.

What wondrous nation will stand
Revealed in the light we bring!
What treasure rich and palace grand
Will make the angels sing!
What ancient, mythic land
Shall know my mighty king!
 
For this purpose our course will hold
Though we face dangers ever bold.
We sail in truth as God's instruments.
So the stories will be told.

And though history may lament
My men's untimely death,
Still to me it shall be kind,
The one sent forth to find
The road to destiny, so far,
The cradle of the evening stars.
 
 

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