When Pillars Fail

I recall the pillar of fire that led by night
It told us where to go in the darkest hour
It ever burned with celestial light
It assured us of the celestial power

I recall the pillar of cloud that guided by day
It set forth the path while the sun still shone
It ever showed us the celestial way
It ever assured us we would reach our home

But now those days are gone and we must invade our Promised Land
We must rely on what He told us in the past
Now we must press on as He seems to stay His hand
We must believe His promises will last

No, the fire and the cloud do not guide us anymore
And the trials of this life will often find us
But just as valid as those pillars that used to go before
Is the guidance of the Word of God behind us