THE ONE WHO DIED FOR ME

Reaching for those things which are before
For the excellency of the Lord 
I press in, that I may take hold of 
Jesus, the treasure in heaven stored 
I press toward the prize 
Of the upward call of God 
Overcoming every obstacle 
With dependence on God,  I plod 
I will not be distracted, hindered 
But keep my focus above 
Though I may face perilous times 
I'm held in the Lord's perfect love 
Someday, I may share in His suffering 
Face persecution or sword
But who shall separate me 
From the love of the Lord 
I will overcome all weakness 
I shall endure unto the end
I know the voice of Him who guides
He calls me His friend 
I live to have Him close to me 
To know, He holds me in His hand
That His thoughts that are toward me 
Are more numerous than the grains of sand
Yes, I will press on, prevail 
That I may take hold of 
The One who died for me
And spared not His great love