[Verse 1] Joshua gathered every tribe At Shechem's ancient stone. He told of fathers past the river, Of Abraham called alone. He spoke of Egypt, sea, and wilderness, Of kingdoms swept away; Not by Israel's sword or bow, But by the Lord that day. [Chorus] Choose this day whom you will serve, The gods beyond the river, The gods within the land you hold, Or Israel's great Deliverer. Put away the stranger gods; Let every idol fall. As for me and my house, We will serve the Lord through all. [Verse 2] The people answered, "God forbid That we should turn aside. He brought us from the house of slaves And kept us on the ride." Joshua warned a holy God Would search the hidden part. They pledged again; he wrote the words And set a witness mark. [Witness Refrain] This stone has heard the covenant. This stone has heard the vow. Let it stand against denial In the days that follow now. [Final Chorus] Choose this day whom you will serve; No borrowed faith can answer. Put away the stranger gods That spread like hidden cancer. Joshua died in promised soil, His charge outlived his breath: As for me and my house, We will serve the Lord till death.