[Verse 1]
There are days I feel so helpless
When my strength is not enough
Times I stumble on the journey
Bruised and broken by the rough
But His hand is always steady
And His mercy will not fade
Through the Spirit I keep walking
Leaning on the path He's laid
[Chorus]
I will not linger in the ashes
Of my failure
I will not settle for the pleasure
Of my pride
The Spirit leads me
And His mercy goes before me
I press on toward Jesus
With His cross as my guide
[Verse 2]
Like Paul I leave the past behind me
Pressing forward not alone
For the Spirit keeps me moving
Till the day I'm safely home
Not my will but His forever
Not my way but His design
Every step becomes a witness
That His life is now in mine
[Chorus]
I will not linger in the ashes
Of my failure
I will not settle for the pleasure
Of my pride
The Spirit leads me
And His mercy goes before me
I press on toward Jesus
With His cross as my guide
[Outro]
Forward always forward
He has called and I will run
Till the race is finally finished
And the crown of life is won
I will not linger in the ashes
Of my failure
I will not settle for the pleasure
Of my pride
The Spirit leads me
And His mercy goes before me
I press on toward Jesus
With His cross as my guide
I press on toward Jesus
With His cross as my guide
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