i was not promised
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I was not promised riches
Nor a place to call my own
I have chosen to follow my Master
And He had no earthly home
I was not promised comfort
Or a life of ease all my days
Jesus calls for holy sacrifice
To give up wholly, without delay
I was not promised a healthy life
Or to live long before I die
In following I will suffer for His sake
And endure trials that pass by
I was not promised renown
No one may ever remember my name
My Savior's is the only one
Deserving of recognition and fame
But I was promised many things
An Enduring crown of glory
For those who faithfully run the race
Who live to tell His story
For those who faithfully run the race
Who live to tell His story
I am promised His Spirit
While I am here upon the earth
The Holy One resides in me
By the promised new birth
I am promised Himself
Eternity spent with my Beloved One
Is it not more than enough
To be given all of the Son
I am promised a Future
An enduring hope that never fades
A weight of glory beyond comprehension
All else will pass away
All else will pass away...