Far beyond the sunrise and the sunset rises br Heaven, with worlds on worlds that lighten and respond: br Thought can see not thence the goal of hope's surmises br Far beyond. br br Night and day have made an everlasting bond br Each with each to hide in yet more deep disguises br Truth, till souls of men that thirst for truth despond. br br All that man in pride of spirit slights or prizes, br All the dreams that make him fearful, fain, or fond, br Fade at forethought's touch of life's unknown surprises br Far beyond.