I am a part of the fellowship of the unashamed. The dye has been,
Cast. The decision has been made. I have stepped over the line.
I won't look back, let up, slow down, back away or be still.
My past is redeemed, my presence makes sense and my future is secure.
I am finished and done with low living, sight walking, small
Planning, smooth needs, colorless dreams, tame visions, mundane
Talking, cheap giving and dwarfed goals.
I no longer need preeminence, prosperity, position, promotion,
Plaudits or popularity. I don't have to be right, first, tops,
Recognized, praised, regarded or rewarded. I now live by faith
Leaning on his presence, love with patience, live by prayer and labor with power.
My face is set, my gate is fast, my goal is heaven, my road is
Narrow, my way is rough, my companions are few, my guide is reliable
And my mission is clear.
I can not be bought, compromised, detoured, lured away, turned back,
Diluted or delayed. I will not flinch in the face of sacrifice,
Hesitate in the presence of adversity, negotiate at the table of the
Enemy, ponder at the pool of popularity or meander in the maze of mediocrity.
I won't give up, I won't shut up, I won't let up until I have stayed
Up, stored, up, prayed up, paid up and spoken up for the cause of Jesus Christ.
I am a disciple of Jesus Christ. I must go until he comes, give
Until I drop, preach until all know, work until he stops me and when
He comes for his own he will have no problem recognizing me. My
Banner is clear because I am a part of the fellowship of the unashamed.