When men to light attuned see with their eyes,
Then everywhere the works of God beheld
Reveal the kingdom prophesied of old
Coming to men; for into it they rise,
Foreswear ignoble deeds, and darkful lies;
And loving light, by love for Love are held;
And loving Love, find burning hatred quelled;
Hence freedom know, and peacefully are wise.
Whom God exalts, they are the only free;
And noble they who lift their thoughts on high;
When tears are wiped away, then eyes may see;
When hearts can hate no more, then heaven is nigh.
Arise, ye people! free from your despairs;
Arise and shine and breathe the heavenly airs!
