sweet is the promise

Sweet is the promise, ‘I will not forget thee,’

nothing can molest or turn my soul away;

e‟en though the night be dark within the valley,

just beyond is shining an eternal day.




I will not forget thee or leave thee,

in My hands I‟ll hold thee, in My arms I‟ll fold thee;

I will not forget thee or leave thee

I am thy Redeemer, I will care for thee.




How can I show my gratitude to Jesus,

for His love unfailing and His tender care?

I will proclaim to others His salvation,

that they may accept Him and His promise share.




Trusting the promise, ‘I will not forget thee,’

onward will I go with songs of joy and praise;

though earth despise me, though my friends forsake me,

Jesus will be near me, gladdening my days.




When at the golden portals I am standing,

all my tribulations, all my sorrows past,

how sweet to hear the blessed proclamation:

Enter faithful servant, welcome home at last