The Promise - The Martins

The Promise - The Martins
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 every 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