It is a historical hymn. What gives some stupid committee the idea that it is their place to be revising a historical hymn that generations of Americans have been singing since the Civil War? The chutzpah is astounding!
It has already been changed. I doubt that there is a hymnal in print that contains its third verse:
I have read a fiery Gospel writ in burnished rows of steel;With Christianity and civilization itself under attack around the globe, I find this verse especially relevant and inspiring today.
"As ye deal with My contemners, so with you My grace shall deal";
Let the Hero, born of woman, crush the serpent with His heel,
Since God is marching on.