Philippians 1:17
I am Set

A quietness of spirit knowing that God brought me here – “I am set…”
A passion for the souls of those that are near – “I am set…”
A deep understanding of the truths held so dear – “I am set…”
A solemn awareness that only once some may hear – “I am set…”

Not just in pride or with confidence in self – “The defense…”
Not thinking that God left me sitting on a shelf – “The defense…”
Not worrying or complaining no others can help – “The defense…”
Not trusting in men but in the Living God Himself – “The defense…”

It is what God gave me the day I was saved – “The Gospel.”
It is that which I preach to those by sin depraved – “The Gospel.”
It is liberty to those who to their chains are enslaved – “The Gospel.”
It is freedom and new life from the Savior who gave – “The Gospel.”

Whatever men do when they try to oppose – “I am set for the defense of the Gospel.”
Whatever they say then their guilt is exposed – “I am set for the defense of the Gospel.”
Wherever they go, those whom God has chose – “I am set for the defense of the Gospel.”
Whenever they speak, must make sure each one knows – “I am set for the defense of the Gospel.”

“The defense of the Gospel,” was a calling for Paul;
“The defense of the Gospel,” was a blessing to fall;
“The defense of the Gospel,” was a large work, not small;
“The defense of the Gospel,” was a challenge to all.

So now I must ask, “For this work… am I set?
Will I stay firm and steadfast, whatever beset?
Will I be true to the Gospel whatever I get?”
By God’s help, to His Gospel, I again recommit.