I'D RATHER DIE
"Death Before Dishonour"
"Finish So Faithful"


Looking down the paths of life Peace precarious 'mid the strife
Joys aflowing 'neath the pain Hell is raging. Heaven reigns In my heart.
The war is on. Enticing dreams appear.
But dishonour marks their fulfillment
"Disgrace God's name" the price of attainment.
Though approved from human view I recall my commitment to You.

Death before dishonour. Death before disgrace
No delay if my heart won't turn, (just) let me see your face.
Lord I want Your honour Lord I need Your grace
All my life is at Your command
Do as You please, and I'll do as You say
I want to finish so faithful this race.

I'd rather die unfulfilled than unfaithful
I'd rather die unacclaimed than untrue
I'd rather be taken up, taken out of this world
Than live unfaithful with all the acclaim.
Fulfilled in this world but untrue.



I'd rather die unfulfilled, yet faithful
I'd rather die unacclaimed yet true
I'd rather be taken up, taken out of this world
Than live unfaithful with all it affords.
I'd rather finish so faithful to You.

Copyright 1998, Donovan D. Cole.


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