The Song Triumphant by U. T. CADY

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D. C. · May 1, 1913

The Song Triumphant

By U. T. CADY

U. T. CADY

It was midnight, and Darkness and a deep silence reigned supreme O'er the valleys and green plains of Judea. Gathered above the Bethlehem hills was The angelic choir, eagerly watching For the heavenly signal to declare the Good news of salvation. Through distant space The starry worlds sped on their trackless course— And mankind slumbered.

On those hillside fields, Where the boy David had led forth his flocks, Anxious shepherds were keeping watch by night. Long had they looked for Him who was to sit On David's throne. Far from the distant East Wise men, on their camels, journeyed with haste; And, at Cæsar's command, came Joseph and Mary to Bethlehem, finding lodgment None, but a manger.

And, lo! suddenly The whole plain was lighted up, and on the Shepherds' view burst forth in glory the bright Shining of the hosts of God. Earth was hushed And all heaven stooped to hear the glad refrain: “Glory be to God in the highest, and On earth peace, good will toward men!”

Vanished The angelic throng, and the shades of night Covered hill and plain.

O, glorious song! May thy glad notes sound forth, and ever ring Through the arches of heaven, and re-echo To earth's remotest bounds, till all na- tions, With gladness, join the sweet refrain, and then, With a voice as of many waters, swell The chorus, saying, “Alleluia: for The Lord God omnipotent reigneth, world Without end. Amen!”