The Hope Of The World

      Verse One
      Awake, Zion's women arise.
      There's a ringing out from the skies.
      The world is in need of someone to lead
      It's people to victory and peace.
      Sisters come, we're the ones needed most.
      Let's be ready and found at our post.
      The whold world is groveling in darkness and sin.
      The women of Zion can happiness bring
      So put on our armour as loudly we sing.
      Zion's women, the hope of the world.

                          Chorus
      Zion's women are noble and strong.
      They carry their load with a song.
      They are proud of the army to which they belong
      With their banners of service unfurled
      Standing high on the hills where the whole world may see
      Zion's women, the hope of the world.

      Verse Two
      Zion's women are fair to behold.
      They wear jewels more precious than gold.
      Wisdom and virtue and leadership hold.
      This is the armour they bear.
      They're fighting for virtue, for justice and peace,
      Working and praying that love may increase.
      They know that the coming of Christ is at hand
      And people are gathering to this promised land
      So to every nation they reach out their hand.
      Zion's women, the hope of the world.

      Verse Three
      Zion's women are leading the way
      To the dawn of a glorious day
      When all war shall cease, when justice and peace
      Shall cover the earth like a shroud.
      But e'er we shall herald that wonderful day
      The power of Satan shall have it's full sway.
      Hand and hand with the priesthood we'll still carry on
      'Til the world wakes anew in millenial dawn
      For we know that Christ's kingdom we're helping along.
      Zion's women, the hope of the world.


Mary Emily Gould Canova
San Bernardino, California
April 20, 1933
Sent to Relief Society Song Contest May 15, 1933

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