The Ark
 
1. When ancient Israel met the foe,
That aimed at them a deadly blow,
Though oft their prospects seemed most dark,
They triumphed when they had the Ark.  
 
2. The Ark when borne to Jordan's tide,
Caused its deep waters to divide;
They need no boat for to embark;
They cross–because they have the Ark.  
 
3. They march around old Jericho,
Its tow'ring walls are laid full low;
Hear ye that mighty shouting? Hark!
They triumph, for they have the Ark.  
 
4. Where was the strength by which it wrought,
And to its bearers vict'ry brought?
It was a chest of wood–but mark!
The Law of God was in the Ark.  
 
5. When men oppose that Law of Love,
They lack the wisdom from above;
Deluded souls! They're in the dark.
Without the truth–without the Ark.  
 
6. The remnant in these latter days 
Will triumph sure; give God the praise!
They, of the beast, refuse the mark,
They keep God's Law–they have the Ark.