I'll Not Turn Back - Cornet & Euphonium Duet by John Sawyer & Warren Ringer

During the pandemic lockdown of 2020/2021, our church's worship moved online, leading to a variety of different creative contributions.

John Sawyer and Warren Ringer. members of Romford Salvation Army, recorded this lovely duet, accompanied by Gwyn Reeves, for our worship on 17th January 2021.

This song was written by General John Gowans, and has some really powerful words:

If crosses come, if it should cost me dearly
To be the servant of my Servant Lord; 
If darkness falls around the path of duty, 
And men despise the Saviour I’ve adored:

Chorus:
I’ll not turn back, whatever it may cost; 
I’m called to live to love and save the lost. 
I’ll not turn back, whatever it may cost; 
I’m called to live to love and save the lost. 

If doors should close then other doors will open, 
The Word of God can never be contained. 
His love cannot be finally frustrated, 
By narrow minds or prison bars restrained. 

If tears should fall, if I am called to suffer, 
If all I love men should deface, defame, 
I’ll not deny the One that I have followed, 
Nor be ashamed to bear my Master’s name.