The Iron Rod

Author: Joseph L. Townsend

This chart compares versions of the English text of The Iron Rod, as it appears in different publications.

Minor punctuation, capitalization, and spelling differences are shown, in addition to more substantial differences in words, phrases, or verses.

1
1. To Nephi, seer of olden time,f11. To Nephi, seer of olden time, 2A vision came from God,2A vision came from God, n3Wherein the holy word sublime,n3Wherein the holy word sublime 4Was shown an iron rod.4Was shown an iron rod. 55 6[Chorus]6[Chorus] 7Hold to the rod, the iron rod;7Hold to the rod, the iron rod; n8’Tis strong, and bright, and true;n8’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. 1111 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. 1616 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. 2121 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, n25We’ll still pursue our wayn25We’ll still pursue our way. 2626 t275. Afar we see the golden rest.t275. 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. 3131
Legends
Colors
Added
Changed
Deleted
(f)irst change (n)ext change (t)op
Links
1
1. To Nephi, seer of olden time, 2A vision came from God,2A vision came from God, n3Wherein the holy word sublime,n3Wherein the holy word sublime 4Was shown an iron rod.4Was shown an iron rod. 55 6[Chorus]6[Chorus] 7Hold to the rod, the iron rod;7Hold to the rod, the iron rod; n8’Tis strong, and bright, and true;n8’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. 1111 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. 1616 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. 2121 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, n25We’ll still pursue our wayn25We’ll still pursue our way. 2626 t275. Afar we see the golden rest.t275. 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. 3131
Legends
Colors
Added
Changed
Deleted
(f)irst change (n)ext change (t)op
Links
2
A vision came from God,2A vision came from God, n3Wherein the holy word sublime,n3Wherein the holy word sublime 4Was shown an iron rod.4Was shown an iron rod. 55 6[Chorus]6[Chorus] 7Hold to the rod, the iron rod;7Hold to the rod, the iron rod; n8’Tis strong, and bright, and true;n8’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. 1111 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. 1616 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. 2121 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, n25We’ll still pursue our wayn25We’ll still pursue our way. 2626 t275. Afar we see the golden rest.t275. 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. 3131
Legends
Colors
Added
Changed
Deleted
(f)irst change (n)ext change (t)op
Links
2
A vision came from God, n3Wherein the holy word sublime,n3Wherein the holy word sublime 4Was shown an iron rod.4Was shown an iron rod. 55 6[Chorus]6[Chorus] 7Hold to the rod, the iron rod;7Hold to the rod, the iron rod; n8’Tis strong, and bright, and true;n8’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. 1111 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. 1616 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. 2121 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, n25We’ll still pursue our wayn25We’ll still pursue our way. 2626 t275. Afar we see the golden rest.t275. 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. 3131
Legends
Colors
Added
Changed
Deleted
(f)irst change (n)ext change (t)op
Links
3
Wherein the holy word sublime, class="diff_next">n3Wherein the holy word sublime 4Was shown an iron rod.4Was shown an iron rod. 55 6[Chorus]6[Chorus] 7Hold to the rod, the iron rod;7Hold to the rod, the iron rod; n8’Tis strong, and bright, and true;n8’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. 1111 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. 1616 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. 2121 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, n25We’ll still pursue our wayn25We’ll still pursue our way. 2626 t275. Afar we see the golden rest.t275. 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. 3131
Legends
Colors
Added
Changed
Deleted
(f)irst change (n)ext change (t)op
Links
3
Wherein the holy word sublime 4Was shown an iron rod.4Was shown an iron rod. 55 6[Chorus]6[Chorus] 7Hold to the rod, the iron rod;7Hold to the rod, the iron rod; n8’Tis strong, and bright, and true;n8’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. 1111 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. 1616 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. 2121 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, n25We’ll still pursue our wayn25We’ll still pursue our way. 2626 t275. Afar we see the golden rest.t275. 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. 3131
Legends
Colors
Added
Changed
Deleted
(f)irst change (n)ext change (t)op
Links
4
Was shown an iron rod.4Was shown an iron rod. 55 6[Chorus]6[Chorus] 7Hold to the rod, the iron rod;7Hold to the rod, the iron rod; n8’Tis strong, and bright, and true;n8’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. 1111 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. 1616 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. 2121 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, n25We’ll still pursue our wayn25We’ll still pursue our way. 2626 t275. Afar we see the golden rest.t275. 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. 3131
Legends
Colors
Added
Changed
Deleted
(f)irst change (n)ext change (t)op
Links
4
Was shown an iron rod. 55 6[Chorus]6[Chorus] 7Hold to the rod, the iron rod;7Hold to the rod, the iron rod; n8’Tis strong, and bright, and true;n8’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. 1111 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. 1616 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. 2121 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, n25We’ll still pursue our wayn25We’ll still pursue our way. 2626 t275. Afar we see the golden rest.t275. 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. 3131
Legends
Colors
Added
Changed
Deleted
(f)irst change (n)ext change (t)op
Links
5
5
6
[Chorus]6[Chorus] 7Hold to the rod, the iron rod;7Hold to the rod, the iron rod; n8’Tis strong, and bright, and true;n8’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. 1111 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. 1616 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. 2121 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, n25We’ll still pursue our wayn25We’ll still pursue our way. 2626 t275. Afar we see the golden rest.t275. 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. 3131
Legends
Colors
Added
Changed
Deleted
(f)irst change (n)ext change (t)op
Links
6
[Chorus] 7Hold to the rod, the iron rod;7Hold to the rod, the iron rod; n8’Tis strong, and bright, and true;n8’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. 1111 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. 1616 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. 2121 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, n25We’ll still pursue our wayn25We’ll still pursue our way. 2626 t275. Afar we see the golden rest.t275. 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. 3131
Legends
Colors
Added
Changed
Deleted
(f)irst change (n)ext change (t)op
Links
7
Hold to the rod, the iron rod;7Hold to the rod, the iron rod; n8’Tis strong, and bright, and true;n8’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. 1111 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. 1616 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. 2121 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, n25We’ll still pursue our wayn25We’ll still pursue our way. 2626 t275. Afar we see the golden rest.t275. 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. 3131
Legends
Colors
Added
Changed
Deleted
(f)irst change (n)ext change (t)op
Links
7
Hold to the rod, the iron rod; n8’Tis strong, and bright, and true;n8’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. 1111 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. 1616 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. 2121 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, n25We’ll still pursue our wayn25We’ll still pursue our way. 2626 t275. Afar we see the golden rest.t275. 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. 3131
Legends
Colors
Added
Changed
Deleted
(f)irst change (n)ext change (t)op
Links
8
’Tis strong, and bright, and true; class="diff_next">n8’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. 1111 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. 1616 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. 2121 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, n25We’ll still pursue our wayn25We’ll still pursue our way. 2626 t275. Afar we see the golden rest.t275. 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. 3131
Legends
Colors
Added
Changed
Deleted
(f)irst change (n)ext change (t)op
Links
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. 1111 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. 1616 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. 2121 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, n25We’ll still pursue our wayn25We’ll still pursue our way. 2626 t275. Afar we see the golden rest.t275. 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. 3131
Legends
Colors
Added
Changed
Deleted
(f)irst change (n)ext change (t)op
Links
9
The iron rod is the word of God, class="diff_next">9The iron rod is the word of God; 10’Twill safely guide us through.10’Twill safely guide us through. 1111 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. 1616 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. 2121 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, n25We’ll still pursue our wayn25We’ll still pursue our way. 2626 t275. Afar we see the golden rest.t275. 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. 3131
Legends
Colors
Added
Changed
Deleted
(f)irst change (n)ext change (t)op
Links
9
The iron rod is the word of God; 10’Twill safely guide us through.10’Twill safely guide us through. 1111 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. 1616 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. 2121 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, n25We’ll still pursue our wayn25We’ll still pursue our way. 2626 t275. Afar we see the golden rest.t275. 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. 3131
Legends
Colors
Added
Changed
Deleted
(f)irst change (n)ext change (t)op
Links
10
’Twill safely guide us through.10’Twill safely guide us through. 1111 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. 1616 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. 2121 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, n25We’ll still pursue our wayn25We’ll still pursue our way. 2626 t275. Afar we see the golden rest.t275. 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. 3131
Legends
Colors
Added
Changed
Deleted
(f)irst change (n)ext change (t)op
Links
10
’Twill safely guide us through. 1111 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. 1616 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. 2121 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, n25We’ll still pursue our wayn25We’ll still pursue our way. 2626 t275. Afar we see the golden rest.t275. 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. 3131
Legends
Colors
Added
Changed
Deleted
(f)irst change (n)ext change (t)op
Links
11
11
12
2. 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. 1616 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. 2121 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, n25We’ll still pursue our wayn25We’ll still pursue our way. 2626 t275. Afar we see the golden rest.t275. 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. 3131
Legends
Colors
Added
Changed
Deleted
(f)irst change (n)ext change (t)op
Links
12
2. 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. 1616 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. 2121 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, n25We’ll still pursue our wayn25We’ll still pursue our way. 2626 t275. Afar we see the golden rest.t275. 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. 3131
Legends
Colors
Added
Changed
Deleted
(f)irst change (n)ext change (t)op
Links
13
Beneath 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. 1616 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. 2121 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, n25We’ll still pursue our wayn25We’ll still pursue our way. 2626 t275. Afar we see the golden rest.t275. 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. 3131
Legends
Colors
Added
Changed
Deleted
(f)irst change (n)ext change (t)op
Links
13
Beneath 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. 1616 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. 2121 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, n25We’ll still pursue our wayn25We’ll still pursue our way. 2626 t275. Afar we see the golden rest.t275. 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. 3131
Legends
Colors
Added
Changed
Deleted
(f)irst change (n)ext change (t)op
Links
14
Through mists of darkness we must go,14Through mists of darkness we must go, 15In peril ev’ry hour.15In peril ev’ry hour. 1616 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. 2121 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, n25We’ll still pursue our wayn25We’ll still pursue our way. 2626 t275. Afar we see the golden rest.t275. 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. 3131
Legends
Colors
Added
Changed
Deleted
(f)irst change (n)ext change (t)op
Links
14
Through mists of darkness we must go, 15In peril ev’ry hour.15In peril ev’ry hour. 1616 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. 2121 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, n25We’ll still pursue our wayn25We’ll still pursue our way. 2626 t275. Afar we see the golden rest.t275. 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. 3131
Legends
Colors
Added
Changed
Deleted
(f)irst change (n)ext change (t)op
Links
15
In peril ev’ry hour.15In peril ev’ry hour. 1616 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. 2121 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, n25We’ll still pursue our wayn25We’ll still pursue our way. 2626 t275. Afar we see the golden rest.t275. 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. 3131
Legends
Colors
Added
Changed
Deleted
(f)irst change (n)ext change (t)op
Links
15
In peril ev’ry hour. 1616 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. 2121 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, n25We’ll still pursue our wayn25We’ll still pursue our way. 2626 t275. Afar we see the golden rest.t275. 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. 3131
Legends
Colors
Added
Changed
Deleted
(f)irst change (n)ext change (t)op
Links
16
16
17
3. 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. 2121 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, n25We’ll still pursue our wayn25We’ll still pursue our way. 2626 t275. Afar we see the golden rest.t275. 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. 3131
Legends
Colors
Added
Changed
Deleted
(f)irst change (n)ext change (t)op
Links
17
3. 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. 2121 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, n25We’ll still pursue our wayn25We’ll still pursue our way. 2626 t275. Afar we see the golden rest.t275. 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. 3131
Legends
Colors
Added
Changed
Deleted
(f)irst change (n)ext change (t)op
Links
18
Our 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. 2121 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, n25We’ll still pursue our wayn25We’ll still pursue our way. 2626 t275. Afar we see the golden rest.t275. 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. 3131
Legends
Colors
Added
Changed
Deleted
(f)irst change (n)ext change (t)op
Links
18
Our 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. 2121 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, n25We’ll still pursue our wayn25We’ll still pursue our way. 2626 t275. Afar we see the golden rest.t275. 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. 3131
Legends
Colors
Added
Changed
Deleted
(f)irst change (n)ext change (t)op
Links
19
Upon the rod we can rely,19Upon the rod we can rely, 20And heaven’s aid implore.20And heaven’s aid implore. 2121 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, n25We’ll still pursue our wayn25We’ll still pursue our way. 2626 t275. Afar we see the golden rest.t275. 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. 3131
Legends
Colors
Added
Changed
Deleted
(f)irst change (n)ext change (t)op
Links
19
Upon the rod we can rely, 20And heaven’s aid implore.20And heaven’s aid implore. 2121 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, n25We’ll still pursue our wayn25We’ll still pursue our way. 2626 t275. Afar we see the golden rest.t275. 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. 3131
Legends
Colors
Added
Changed
Deleted
(f)irst change (n)ext change (t)op
Links
20
And heaven’s aid implore.20And heaven’s aid implore. 2121 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, n25We’ll still pursue our wayn25We’ll still pursue our way. 2626 t275. Afar we see the golden rest.t275. 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. 3131
Legends
Colors
Added
Changed
Deleted
(f)irst change (n)ext change (t)op
Links
20
And heaven’s aid implore. 2121 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, n25We’ll still pursue our wayn25We’ll still pursue our way. 2626 t275. Afar we see the golden rest.t275. 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. 3131
Legends
Colors
Added
Changed
Deleted
(f)irst change (n)ext change (t)op
Links
21
21
22
4. 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, n25We’ll still pursue our wayn25We’ll still pursue our way. 2626 t275. Afar we see the golden rest.t275. 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. 3131
Legends
Colors
Added
Changed
Deleted
(f)irst change (n)ext change (t)op
Links
22
4. 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, n25We’ll still pursue our wayn25We’ll still pursue our way. 2626 t275. Afar we see the golden rest.t275. 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. 3131
Legends
Colors
Added
Changed
Deleted
(f)irst change (n)ext change (t)op
Links
23
Through each succeeding day,23Through each succeeding day, 24With earnest prayer and hopeful song,24With earnest prayer and hopeful song, n25We’ll still pursue our wayn25We’ll still pursue our way. 2626 t275. Afar we see the golden rest.t275. 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. 3131
Legends
Colors
Added
Changed
Deleted
(f)irst change (n)ext change (t)op
Links
23
Through each succeeding day, 24With earnest prayer and hopeful song,24With earnest prayer and hopeful song, n25We’ll still pursue our wayn25We’ll still pursue our way. 2626 t275. Afar we see the golden rest.t275. 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. 3131
Legends
Colors
Added
Changed
Deleted
(f)irst change (n)ext change (t)op
Links
24
With earnest prayer and hopeful song,24With earnest prayer and hopeful song, n25We’ll still pursue our wayn25We’ll still pursue our way. 2626 t275. Afar we see the golden rest.t275. 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. 3131
Legends
Colors
Added
Changed
Deleted
(f)irst change (n)ext change (t)op
Links
24
With earnest prayer and hopeful song, n25We’ll still pursue our wayn25We’ll still pursue our way. 2626 t275. Afar we see the golden rest.t275. 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. 3131
Legends
Colors
Added
Changed
Deleted
(f)irst change (n)ext change (t)op
Links
25
We’ll still pursue our wayn25We’ll still pursue our way. 2626 t275. Afar we see the golden rest.t275. 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. 3131
Legends
Colors
Added
Changed
Deleted
(f)irst change (n)ext change (t)op
Links
25
We’ll still pursue our way. 2626 t275. Afar we see the golden rest.t275. 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. 3131
Legends
Colors
Added
Changed
Deleted
(f)irst change (n)ext change (t)op
Links
26
26
27
5. Afar we see the golden rest. class="diff_next">t275. 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. 3131
Legends
Colors
Added
Changed
Deleted
(f)irst change (n)ext change (t)op
Links
27
5. 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. 3131
Legends
Colors
Added
Changed
Deleted
(f)irst change (n)ext change (t)op
Links
28
To 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. 3131
Legends
Colors
Added
Changed
Deleted
(f)irst change (n)ext change (t)op
Links
28
To 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. 3131
Legends
Colors
Added
Changed
Deleted
(f)irst change (n)ext change (t)op
Links
29
Where, with the angels bright and blest,29Where, with the angels bright and blest, 30Forever we’ll abide.30Forever we’ll abide. 3131
Legends
Colors
Added
Changed
Deleted
(f)irst change (n)ext change (t)op
Links
29
Where, with the angels bright and blest, 30Forever we’ll abide.30Forever we’ll abide. 3131
Legends
Colors
Added
Changed
Deleted
(f)irst change (n)ext change (t)op
Links
30
Forever we’ll abide.30Forever we’ll abide. 3131
Legends
Colors
Added
Changed
Deleted
(f)irst change (n)ext change (t)op
Links
30
Forever we’ll abide. 3131
Legends
Colors
Added
Changed
Deleted
(f)irst change (n)ext change (t)op
Links
31
31

The text of this song is in public domain (originally published before 1929, or published before 1964 and not renewed).