not a tie to this world above its reproach i laugh in the face of the folly it gives way to remaining strong in and true to you oh Lord Your commands guide my paths they keep me pure hopelessly trying to break my stand but i am blind to these worthless attempts at me the weakness i overcome has now become my strength the strength i have in you what i did for pleasure has been brought to task i will never slide denying the foolish ways of my past what i once partook of is cleansed at last i've seen the truth i've seen the light this revelation i now fight