The Promise

I never said that I would give you silver or gold

Or that you would never feel the fire or shiver in the cold

But I did say you'd never walk thru this world alone

And I did say don't make this world your home

I never said that fear wouldn't find you in the night

Or that loneliness was something you'd never have to fight

But I did say I'd be right there by your side

And I did say I'll always help you fight

'Cause you know I made a promise that I intend to keep

My grace will be sufficient in your time of need

My love will be the anchor that you can hold on to

This is the promise, this is the promise I've made to you

I never said that friends would never turn their backs on you

Or that the world around you wouldn't see you as a fool

But I did say like me you'll surely be despised

And I did say My ways confound the wise

I didn't say you'd never taste the bitter kiss of death

Or have to walk thru chilly Jordan to enter into rest

But I did say I'd be waiting right on the other side

And I did say I'll dry every tear you've cried

'Cause you know I made a promise that I've prepared a place

And someday sooner than you think you'll see me face to face

And you'll sing with the angels and a countless multitude

This is the promise, this is the promise I've made to you

So just keep on walking don't turn to the left or right

And in the midst of darkness let this be your light

That hell can't separate us and you're gonna make it thru

This is the promise, this is the promise I've made to you

Oh, this is the promise, this is the promise I've made to you