It’s not by strength of character or degree of skill. <br />It’s not by deeds of righteousness or even how I feel. <br />It’s not how long and hard I work or if I sacrifice. <br />I’m totally dependent on the Lord Jesus Christ. <br /> <br />I’m bound and determined to walk on streets of gold. <br />I’m bound and determined to talk with saints of old. <br />I’m bound and determined to see my savior’s face. <br />I’m bound by his promises—determined by his grace. <br /> <br />I’m bound by the promise He made to Abraham. <br />I’m bound by the promises of the great I AM. <br />And though He spoke these words before I came upon the scene, <br />I’m bound by the promise of John 3: 16 <br /> <br />It was pre-determined a long, long time ago <br />Before this world was fashioned—whom He did foreknow. <br />Then He did predestinate that whosoever will <br />Would be called and justified—oh, what a thrill. <br /> <br />I’m bound and determined to walk on streets of gold. <br />I’m bound and determined to talk with saints of old. <br />I’m bound and determined to see my savior’s face. <br />I’m bound by his promises—determined by his grace.<br /><br />Mac Wilkey<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/bound-and-determined-2/
