The Iron Rod
Author: Joseph L. Townsend
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1. To Nephi, seer of olden time,f 11. To Nephi, seer of olden time,
2A vision came from God, 2A vision came from God,
n 3Wherein the holy word sublime, n 3Wherein the holy word sublime
4Was shown an iron rod. 4Was shown an iron rod.
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6[Chorus] 6[Chorus]
7Hold to the rod, the iron rod; 7Hold to the rod, the iron rod;
n 8’Tis strong, and bright, and true; n 8’Tis strong, and bright, and true.
9The iron rod is the word of God, 9The iron rod is the word of God;
10’Twill safely guide us through. 10’Twill safely guide us through.
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122. While on our journey here below, 122. While on our journey here below,
13Beneath temptation’s pow’r, 13Beneath temptation’s pow’r,
14Through mists of darkness we must go, 14Through mists of darkness we must go,
15In peril ev’ry hour. 15In peril ev’ry hour.
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173. And when temptation’s pow’r is nigh, 173. And when temptation’s pow’r is nigh,
18Our pathway clouded o’er, 18Our pathway clouded o’er,
19Upon the rod we can rely, 19Upon the rod we can rely,
20And heaven’s aid implore. 20And heaven’s aid implore.
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224. And, hand o’er hand, the rod along, 224. And, hand o’er hand, the rod along,
23Through each succeeding day, 23Through each succeeding day,
24With earnest prayer and hopeful song, 24With earnest prayer and hopeful song,
n 25We’ll still pursue our way n 25We’ll still pursue our way.
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t 275. Afar we see the golden rest. t 275. Afar we see the golden rest
28To which the rod will guide, 28To which the rod will guide,
29Where, with the angels bright and blest, 29Where, with the angels bright and blest,
30Forever we’ll abide. 30Forever we’ll abide.
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