I'll not turn back!

If crosses come, if it should cost me dearly,
To be the servant of my Servant Lord,
If darkness falls around the path of duty,
And men despise the Saviour I've adored.

I'll not turn back, whatever it may cost
I'm called to live, to love and save the cost
I'll not turn back, whatever it may cost,
I'm called to live, to love and save the lost

If doors should close, then other doors will open,
The word of God can never be contained,
His love cannot be finally frustrated,
By narrow minds or Prison bars restrained

I'll not turn back, whatever it may cost
I'm called to live, to love and save the cost
I'll not turn back, whatever it may cost,
I'm called to live, to love and save the lost

If Tears should fall, If i am called to suffer,
If all i love men should deface, defame,
I'll not deny the One that i have followed,
Nor be ashamed to bear my Master's name

I'll not turn back, whatever it may cost
I'm called to live, to love and save the cost
I'll not turn back, whatever it may cost,
I'm called to live, to love and save the lost

- John Gowans