Symbol of our great Leader's faithfulness,
By grateful hearts presented to mankind,
Each detail of thy structure clearly wrought,
Obedient to the Father's guiding hand—
The Mother Church! Our Leader's concept clear
Of God's sure government in human ways!
Conceived in truth, her "child on upward wing"*
Arose, and gathered strength from Love's warm rays;
Then tenderly reached out afar and near
Into the waiting hearts of human kind,
Allaying fear, destroying sin and death,
Thus demonstrating present, perfect Mind.
Oh, may thy walls be builded in our hearts
By Principle, on Christ, foundation sure!
So will thy purpose be fulfilled with men;
Thy fruitage be eternal and secure.
* Poems, by Mary Baker Eddy, page 4.
