The Word of God shall triumph
O church of Christ, fight on!
Though dark the night of conflict
Soon shall the morning dawn.
The armor of the Spirit
In battle shall prevail.
Ye struggling saints, despair not,
Though gates of hell assail.
The Word of God shall triumph,
Though unbelief abounds,
Though worldly wisdom’s error
O’er all the earth resounds.
Though vain, deceitful pleasures
In carnal hearts hold sway,
And godless, taunting scorners
Deride the narrow way.
The Word of God shall triumph,
Though sorrows, trials, cares
Becloud thy path, O Christian –
Though steadfast, earnest prayers
Appear unheard, unanswered,
Bow to His holy will.
His truth abides forever;
He loves His children still.
The Word of God shall triumph,
Ye saints, do not despond.
With eyes of faith look forward
To Salem’s realm beyond.
Built on the Rock of Ages
Your hope shall rest secure;
In God’s true love abiding,
Trust in His promise sure.
The Word of God shall triumph,
When Judgment trumpets call,
Sun, moon, and stars shall vanish –
The earth in ruins fall;
But through eternal ages
His truth divine shall stand
The theme of songs victorious
In yonder Glory-land.
The Word of God shall triumph.
O blood-bought church, rejoice!
Led by His Holy Spirit,
Lift up in song thy voice.
Soon shall thy vile oppressors
Be overthrown, cast down –
And thine shall be the Kingdom,
The glory, and the crown!