“i have dreamed a dream of a future time,

of a scepter and a crown,

for the sheaves of wheat and the moon and stars

in my dream to me bow down.”

’twas a vision true, as the future proved,

for the boy, once sold a slave,

by a faithful life rose to princely power,

and the world its homage gave.

have you dreamed a dream of a future time,

of a fortune and a name?

of success and honor and love and joy,

and at last undying fame?

if your dream comes true you must toil and strive

with a purpose strong and pure,

for the kingly heart and the godly life

wins a crown that shall endure.