The Vision

From afar, many heard of their faith
In a God who is faithful,
Who holds the light of life and truth,
Beckoning those who seek illumination.

There was a time when it was not that way,
For the Way was not known.
Yet a few dared to stand,
Laborers in the field of souls,
And their labor has stood the test,
A harvest fit for heaven’s storehouses.

They took God at His word,
And His Word took them;
They believed the impossible,
And they saw the unbelievable made possible.

And what is it that is so awesome to us?
Is it not all of us standing in awe of Him?
A university full of sinners,
Turned saints by the blood of Christ.

Is it not that in a world of higher learning,
Out of all texts, the Word is held in highest honor?

Is it not the long list of students graduating,
With their undeclared major “Disciple of Christ”
More obvious than the one printed on the diploma?

Oh, that the world would be consumed by a fire
Started in the hearts and minds of students,
The students of Iowa State University,
A stronghold of the Kingdom of God.