What purpose burns within our hearts

What purpose burns within our hearts That we together here should stand Pledging each other mutual vows, And ready hand to join in hand? We see in vision fair a time When evil shall have passed away; And thus we dedicate our lives To hasten on that blessed day. To seek the truth whate'er it be, To follow it where'er it leads; To turn to facts our dreams of good, And fill our lives with loving deeds: For this we gather here today; To such a Church of God we bring Our utmost love and loyalty, And make our souls an offering. M. J. Savage Music: Selborne, L.M.