The Promise
Half a Mile Lyrics

I never said that I would give you silver or gold
I never promised you material wealth

Or that you would never feel the fire or shiver in the cold
Or that you would never experience hardship, pain or suffering

But I did say you'd never walk through this world alone
But I did promise to always be with you and support you through life

And I did say: Don't make this world your home
And I did warn you not to get too attached to this material world, but to look towards the eternal life in Heaven

I never said that fear wouldn't find you in the night
I never promised that you wouldn't experience fear, especially during times of darkness

Or that loneliness was something you'd never have to fight
Or that loneliness would never be a challenge for you

But I did say: I'd be right there by your side
But I did promise to always be there for you

And I did say: I'll always help you fight
And I did promise to help you overcome your fears and battles

'Cause you know I made a promise that I intend to keep
Because you know I made a promise to always be with you and support you, and I fully intend to keep that promise

My grace will be sufficient in your time of need
I'll provide you with the necessary strength and support you need during difficult times

My love will be the anchor that you can hold on to
My unconditional love will be your support and the foundation of your life

This is the promise, this is the promise I've made to you
This is the promise that I've made to you, and I will always keep it

I didn't say that friends would never turn their backs on you
I never promised that everyone in the world would always support and love you

Or that the world around you wouldn't see you as a fool
Or that you wouldn't face ridicule or criticism from others for following me

But I did say like me: You'll surely be despised
But I did promise that those who follow me will be hated, just as I was hated

And I did say: my ways confound the wise
And I did say that my ways are often confusing and overwhelming to the human mind

I didn't say you'd never taste the bitter kiss of death
I never promised that you would never experience death or loss

Or have to walk through chilly Jordan to enter into rest
Or that you would never experience difficult times as you journey towards Heaven

But I did say I'd be waiting right on the other side
But I did promise to be there waiting for you when you enter into Heaven

And I did say: I'll dry every tear you've cried
And I did promise to wipe away all of your tears and provide you with eternal peace and happiness

'Cause you know I made a promise that I've prepared a place
Because you know I made a promise to prepare a place for you in Heaven

And someday sooner than you think you'll see me face to face
And soon, before you even realize it, you'll be face-to-face with me in Heaven

And you'll sing with the angels and a countless multitude
And you'll join in singing the praises of God with countless other believers and angels in Heaven

This is the promise, this is the promise I've made to you
This is the promise that I've made to you, and I will always keep it

So just keep on walking don't turn to the left or right
So just keep your faith in me, and don't be swayed by the distractions of this world

And in the midst of darkness let this be your light
And in times of darkness, let my promises be your guiding light

That hell can't separate us and you're gonna make it through
Remember that nothing can separate you from my love, and you will overcome any challenges you face

This is the promise, this is the promise I've made to you
This is the promise that I've made to you, and I will always keep it