Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, HOPE, by MARTHA J. HADLEY


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First Line: When the dark shadows fall
Last Line: As heretofore.
Subject(s): Hope; Justice; Truth; Optimism


WHEN the dark shadows fall,
Like some gloomy, great pall,
On all around,
And look which way we may,
Night has usurped the day,
And cares abound;
Then heavenward we will turn,
Till thoughts within us burn,
That God is right;
That whatsoever comes
Is overruled alone
By his great might;
That justice shall prevail,
And righteousness exhale
Perfume complete;
That Truth at last shall wield
A sceptre and a shield
With joy replete;
And Honor firm shall stand,
The nation's great right hand,
Forevermore;
While Faith and Hope shall hold
Our country in the fold,
As heretofore.





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