Michael Card - By Faith lyrics

By faith one was commended For the sacrifice he made Another out of holy fear Built an ark the world to save Another left his homeland and as a stranger he'd reside But none received the promise then And so, in faith, they died. Others conquered kingdoms Quenched the fury of the flames Some made strong in battle Some were raised to life again But many more were martyred Midst the crowds loud clamoring By faith they would not bow the knee Nor kiss the emperor's ring CHORUS: Faith understands and offers It a**ures and calms our fears It can shut the mouths of lions And make sense of scars and tears We persevere in hope And with conscience clean and clear We walk this fallen wilderness With Salvation's Pioneer Being sure of what we hope for Seeing what is yet unseen A universe from nothingness New life where none had been The known made from unknowable And hope for the comfortless Who hear and hold on firmly to The faith that they possess So fix your eyes upon the Champion As you seek to run the race Understanding that He cheers you on As you long for His embrace So hold on and do not grow weary Of the faith that you profess Remembering that you are ringed around By this cloud of witnesses CHORUS