The Iron Rod

Author: Joseph L. Townsend
Composer: Varies by tune (see below)

Languages (40)

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Most common tunes for “The Iron Rod”

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Appearances of “The Iron Rod” over time

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Representative lyrics

English (Original Language)

1. To Nephi, seer of olden time, A vision came from God, Wherein the holy word sublime Was shown an iron rod.

Hold to the rod, the iron rod; ’Tis strong, and bright, and true. The iron rod is the word of God; ’Twill safely guide us through.

2. While on our journey here below, Beneath temptation’s pow’r, Through mists of darkness we must go, In peril ev’ry hour.

Hold to the rod, the iron rod; ’Tis strong, and bright, and true. The iron rod is the word of God; ’Twill safely guide us through.

3. And when temptation’s pow’r is nigh, Our pathway clouded o’er, Upon the rod we can rely, And heaven’s aid implore.

Hold to the rod, the iron rod; ’Tis strong, and bright, and true. The iron rod is the word of God; ’Twill safely guide us through.

4. And, hand o’er hand, the rod along, Through each succeeding day, With earnest prayer and hopeful song, We’ll still pursue our way.

Hold to the rod, the iron rod; ’Tis strong, and bright, and true. The iron rod is the word of God; ’Twill safely guide us through.

5. Afar we see the golden rest To which the rod will guide, Where, with the angels bright and blest, Forever we’ll abide.

Hold to the rod, the iron rod; ’Tis strong, and bright, and true. The iron rod is the word of God; ’Twill safely guide us through.

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