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There shall be one Flock, one Shepherd
Prophetic thought of Unity, and Peace,That ever filled the blessed Saviour's mind!
When men from cruel wars and strife should cease,
And friendly intercourse the nations bind.
One Shepherd, and one Flock there then shall be,
By the good Shepherd guided, watched, and fed;
Dwelling in peace, or wandering safe and free
In pastures green, and by still waters led.
Not to exalt one nation did he come,
But all to gather in one sacred fold;
To make of earth, as heaven, a peaceful home,
By prophets long in prophecy foretold.
Hasten ye Ages, till the world fulfil
The word of Christ, and learn the Father's will.
Poem No. 403; c. 17 January 1874
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