By Faith

<p>By faith one was commended<br/>For the sacrifice he made<br/>Another out of holy fear<br/>Built an ark the world to save<br/>Another left his homeland<br/>And as a stranger he&#x27;d reside<br/>But none received the promise then<br/>And so, in faith, they died<br/><br/>Others conquered kingdoms<br/>Quenched the fury of the flames<br/>Some made strong in battle<br/>Some were raised to life again<br/>But many more were martyred<br/>Midst the crowds loud clamoring<br/>By faith they would not bow the knee<br/>Nor kiss the emperor&#x27;s ring<br/>CHORUS:<br/>Faith understands and offers<br/>It assures and calms our fears<br/>It can shut the mouths of lions<br/>And make sense of scars and tears<br/>We persevere in hope<br/>And with conscience clean and clear<br/>We walk this fallen wilderness<br/>With Salvation&#x27;s Pioneer<br/><br/>Being sure of what we hope for<br/>Seeing what is yet unseen<br/>A universe from nothingness<br/>New life where none had been<br/>The known made from unknowable<br/>And hope for the comfortless<br/>Who hear and hold on firmly to<br/>The faith that they possess<br/><br/>So fix your eyes upon the Champion<br/>As you seek to run the race<br/>Understanding that He cheers you on<br/>As you long for His embrace<br/>So hold on and do not grow weary<br/>Of the faith that you profess<br/>Remembering that you are ringed around<br/>By this cloud of witnesses<br/>CHORUS