[MUSIC - "AS ZION'S YOUTH IN LATTER DAYS--THE IRON ROD"] (SINGING) As Zion's youth in latter days, We stand with valiant heart, With promise shining in our eyes, Resolved to do our part. Upon a noble past we build; The future fills our view. We face the challenge of our day And pledge we will be true.

The truths and values we embrace Are mocked on ev'ry hand. Yet as we listen and obey We know we can withstand The evils that would weaken us, The sin that would destroy. With faith, we hold the iron rod And find in this our joy. 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. Hold to the rod. Hold to the rod. Hold to the rod, the iron rod. Hold to the rod, the word of God. 'Twill safely guide us through. Thru test and trial we'll have our fears, But we will not despair. We're here to serve a righteous cause; Truth gives us strength to dare. We'll love and learn and overcome; We'll sing a joyful song, As Zion's youth in latter days, Triumphant, pure, and strong.

With faith, we hold the iron rod, Triumphant, pure, and strong.