So may glory from defect arise.

So may glory from defect arise.

Those glories come too late
That on our ashes wait.

Those glories come too late
That on our ashes wait.

. . . glory built
On selfish principles is shame and guilt.

. . . glory built
On selfish principles is shame and guilt.

The glory of Him who
Hung His masonry pendant on naught, when the world He created.

The glory of Him who
Hung His masonry pendant on naught, when the world He created.

Like madness is the glory of this life
As this pomp shows to a little oil and root.

Like madness is the glory of this life
As this pomp shows to a little oil and root.

Glory built on selfish principles, is shame and guilt.

Glory built on selfish principles, is shame and guilt.

I am climbing a difficult road; but the glory gives me strength.

I am climbing a difficult road; but the glory gives me strength.

The fire of glory is the torch of the mind.

The fire of glory is the torch of the mind.

Glory paid to our ashes comes too late.

Glory paid to our ashes comes too late.