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 through this world alone
 (Hmm)
 And I did say, don't make this world your home
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 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
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 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 every time of need
 And my love will be the anchor that you can hold onto
 This is the promise, this is the promise I made to you
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 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
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 I didn't say you'd never taste the bitter kiss of death
 Or have to walk through chilly Jordan to enter into rest
 But I did say I'd be waiting right on the other side
 (Yeah, yeah)
 And I did say I'll dry every tear you cry
 'Cause you know I made a promise that I've prepared a place
 And some day 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
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 So just keep on walkin', 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 through
 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