OUR BARGAIN
Is all our world upon a counter laid?
That is their taunt who say they know us well.
Then, like true merchants, let us to our trade;
What wares has God to sell?
A world at liberty, a path made clear
For steadfast justice and enduring peace,
Nations released forever from the fear
Of evil days like these—
A sound investment! but . . . the price is high.
Long-hoarded wealth in ruin, flame and steel,
Death lurking in the sea and in the sky—
What say you? Shall we deal?
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