Look around the world's in strain Nations rising, men in pain
Power built on shifting ground Mighty voices, cracking sounds
They build their walls, they build their might But iron blends with clay tonight
Strength on paper, hearts of stone Falling empires, sinking thrones
Oh, iron and clay rise and fall Empires built but still so small
When the maker's hand descends Only his kingdom will not end
Forever strong, forever clear A reign of peace will soon appear
Politics clash and powers collide Governments stumble with no place to hide
Economies shake, justice delayed Promises broken, hope betrayed
Nations divided, iron mixed with earth Strength can't survive where trust has no worth
They speak of power, they speak of peace But can't unite, they can't release
So while the world's at odds and dismayed An eternal rule is being laid
The God of heaven steady and sure His reign of truth will long endure
Oh, iron and clay rise and fall Empires built but still so small
When the maker's hand descends Only his kingdom will not end
Forever strong, forever clear A reign of peace will soon appear
Not by wealth, not by decree But by our power we'll one day see
Nations crumble, lies will fade When truth and justice are displayed
Iron and clay, they drift away But here's the hope for our world today
The world may tremble, kingdoms fall But God's own reign will rule them all