The Fast

Not to win
Not the fight
Not the profit
Or to prove that I’m right
Not for show
No facade
Satcloth 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
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 thy 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 rise
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
No facade
Satcloth and ashes alone
Aren’t accepted by God
(c)1992 Star Song Records