Lyrics of Life (1909)/The Christ of the Andes

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Lyrics of Life by Florence Earle Coates The Christ of the Andes

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THE CHRIST OF THE ANDES

Far, far the mountain-peak from me Where lone he stands, with look caressing;  Yet from the valley, wistfully  I lift my dreaming eyes, and see His hand stretched forth in blessing.  Never bird sings nor blossom blows Upon that summit chill and breathless,  Where throned he waits amid the snows;  But from his presence wide outflows Love that is warm and deathless!  O Symbol of the great release From war and strife!—unfailing fountain  To which we turn for joy's increase,  Fain would we climb to heights of Peace— Thy peace upon the mountain!