Not to win

Not to fight

Not for profit

Or to prove that I'm right



Not for show

Nor facade

Sackcloth and ashes alone

Aren't accepted by God



But to give

And to unlock the doors

To take from my hand

And to place it in Yours



To break every yolk

And to cut loose the chains

To give clothes to the naked

And a roof from the rain



Not to steal

Or demand what is due

Not to lie

And pretend that it's true



Not to do

Nor to speak as I please

Not to harden my heart to the dying

And to live at my ease



But to give You my life

Without keeping a part

To return to my God

And repent with my heart



Throw open the door

To the one lock outside

And to worship the King

Without falseness or pride



And your light will arise

And break through like the sun

And your righteousness shine

When obedience is done



Guarded by God

And led forth by the Lamb

When you cry with your voice

He will say, here I am!



Not to win

Not to fight

Not for profit

Or to prove that I'm right



Not for show

Nor facade

Sackcloth and ashes alone

Aren't accepted by God