1.

Among friends it’s so glorious and blest
When we gather in faith and in rest.
Jesus’ Spirit among us does reign,
And no heart is divided or vain.

Chorus:

Come along where the Sword
Makes of flesh off’rings fit for the Lord!
But do not be distraught
When your greatness to rubble is brought!

2.

Now the warfare has truly begun!
God’s sharp Word is proclaimed to each one—
Saving message in Spirit and might.
We breathe freely in peace, life, and light.

3.

When we’ve all left the harlot behind,
Then the heavenly treasure we find.
Ophir’s gold on life’s way we behold.
Peace in heav’n and on earth does unfold.

Written in 1942 by Johan O. Smith (published in 1947)Composed by Joseph P. WebsterText © Stiftelsen Skjulte Skatters ForlagNorway ⋅ G