Let us not forsake our roots

The foundation of our faith

"The rock from whence we’re hewn"(Isa. 51:1b)

By God’s own Saving Grace.

Why have we been so despised

Across the years of time

When dungeons oft, our dwelling place

So many in their prime?

They called us many, many names

But we were not ashamed

We bore the guilt as heretic

And martyred in their flames.

"Anabaptist" we were called back then

And so we are today

We wade out in the waters deep

It’s "here" we plan to stay.

"Obedience" to our Lord’s command

We follow at His call

We will not compromise our stand

We welcome one and all.

"Closed Communionist" we are called

We mean no disrespect

For all who follow "obediently" *

We would not dare neglect.