Hold to the Rod

By Cindy J. Newell

A Fingerplay

Hold to the rod. (Clench both fists as if holding tightly to a rod.)

Don’t wander in the darkness. (Put hands over eyes.)

Hold to the rod. (Clench both fists as if holding tightly to a rod.)

Don’t lose your way in the mists. (Spread fingers of both hands and wave in front of face.)

Hold to the rod. (Clench both fists as if holding tightly to a rod.)

Don’t listen to the jeers. (Place hands over ears.)

Hold to the rod. (Clench both fists as if holding tightly to a rod.)

Don’t stop because of fears. (Cross arms over chest and shiver.)

Hold to the rod. (Clench both fists as if holding tightly to a rod.)

Keep eternal goals in sight. (Place hand over brow and look around.)

Hold to the rod. (Clench both fists as if holding tightly to a rod.)

For the fruit is pure and white. (Pantomime picking and eating fruit.)

Hold to the rod—(Clench both fists as if holding tightly to a rod.)

It is the word of God! (Hold hands open like a book.)