These “Former Things” Shall Pass Away

These "Former Things" Shall Pass Away

Oh, hearken to the prophet's voice Whose message, beautiful and choice, Should thrill the spirit of our times Like echoing of heavenly chimes: True, loyal hearts, be strong today These "former things" shall pass away.

Evolving through a mist of tears, Of lurid strife and gruesome fears, One happy day these wars shall cease Redeeming power shall bring us peace, Shall bring the fair Millennial Day, When "former things" shall pass away. The breath of pure democracy Shall thrill all hearts on land and sea, With union, liberty, unfurled O'er all the world, o'er all the world Dear, loving Love alone shall stay, These "former things" shall pass away. Minnie Iverson Hodapp. Huntington, Utah