Universal Brotherhood

John and Peter, and Robert and Paul, God in nis wisdom crealed thein all. John was n statesman, and Poter a slave, Robert a preacher, and Paul was a knave Evil or ftood as the case might be. White or colored, or bond orfree- .John and Peter, Robert and Paul, God in hts wisdom created tliem all. Out of Kartu's elementa, mlngled with flame Out of Life's componnd Of elory and Bhame, Fasbioned and sbaped by no will ofthelrown Vnd betplessly Into life's blstory thrown; Boru by tlielaw that compela men tobe, Born to eondltlons ttaey could not forsee. John and Peter, Robert and Paul. ' God in his wisdom created tliem all. .Tolin was the head and heart of hls State, V:is trUBted and honored, was noble aud gre:i t ; Peter was made 'neatli life's burdens to groan. And never once dreamed that hls soul was his own : Robert sreat glory and honor received Kor zealously preachlng what no one believed While Paal of the pleasares sin took bis ÜU, And gave up nis life to the service of 111. It chanced that these men, in thelr passing From earth and lts confllcts, all died the same day, John was mourned through the length and breadthof the land, Peter feil 'neath the lash in a merciless hand, Robert died with the praise of the Lord on his tongue, While Paul was convicted of murder and hung. John and Peter, Robert and Paul, The purpose of lile was fullllled in them all. Men said of the statesman, "How noble and brave I" But of Peter, alas ! "He was only a slave !" Of Robert, " 'Tis well with hls soul- it is welll" While Paul they consigned to the tormén ts of heli. Born by one law, through all nature the same, What made thein dlffer, and who was to blame? John and Peter, Robert and Paul, God in his wisdon created them all. Out in that región of Infinite light. Where the soul of the black man is as pureas the white; Out where the spirit, through sorrow made wlse, No li nger resorts todeception aud lies; Out where the flesh can no longer control The freedom and faitb of the God given soul, Who shall determine what chaiige muy befall John aud Peter, Ro'ert aud Paul? John may in wisdom and gooduess Increase, Peler rejoice in an infinite peace; Robert may learu that the Truthsof the Lord Are more ín the spirit and less ia the word. And Paul may be blessed witb a holier birth Than the pssions of man ;had allowed him on earth. John and Peter, Robert and Paul, God in his wisdom will care for them all.