Heaven forbid 
That I refuse the pain and miss the grace
That you have for me in this place... 
Heaven forbid
That my life be lived for passing things
And lives I touch remain the same... 

Heaven forbid
That I miss the truth
Heaven forbid 
That I waste my youth
Do not permit the enemy
To have the victory
Over me
Heaven forbid

Heaven forbid
That I be a study of showmanship 
And not become your workmanship... 

Heaven forbid
That I carelessly sow convenient seeds 
And convince myself you’re using me... 
When I begin to wander away 
I beg you, Lord, compel me to stay