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A word came forth in Galilee, a word like to a star;
It climbed and rang and blessed and burnt wherever brave hearts are;
A word of sudden secret hope, of trial and increase
Of wrath and pity fused in fire, and passion kissing peace.
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When we were angry and poor and happy, And proud of seeing our names in print.
The poem is a joy to read. With a fine flow, images and fascinating metaphors bring about the classical beauty of this poem by G. K. Chesterton. Thanks.
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Through kingdoms dead and empires damned, through changes without cease, With earthquake, chaos, born and fed, rose, -and the word was 'Peace.'.......the poem is written greatly; like it