By the power of Truth unchanging
Working in the lives of men,
God did raise a godly movement
From a humble little band.
By His grace he set a fire
Burning well within their hearts,
To dispel the clouds of darkness
Which had come unto these parts.
How we thank Thee, Lord, for giving
men who dared to suffer loss,
Men who stood uncompromising
In their battle for the Cross!
Through the years of change and challenge
Came the testings not a few
When their faithfulness was threatened,
When they needed to be true!
But the Truth which God had given
They did steadfastly defend
'Gainst waves of false religion
Which assailed on every hand.
Lord, we thank Thee for preserving
each of them from being led
By the subtle, crafty teachings
Of the Spiritually dead!
Now the call has come upon them
To prepare the way ahead.
As to Moses came the wisdom
To train Joshua as the head.
Who will keep the fires burning
When their strength has ebbed away?
Who will bear this awesome burden
In this great, momentous day?
Let the ones whom God has chosen
Be resolved to take the lead,
With their goal: to keep on doing
What their predecessors did!
Lord most gracious, most abundant,
grant to us this prayer, we plead,
Grant us sons who will be faithful,
Grant us sons to meet the need!
