Lyrics
Verse 1
God has kept my life this far
I fought many battles no one knew
But the God who stood beside me
Will complete what He began to do
Chorus
I will see the end of this year
I will testify the goodness of God
I will see the end of this year
By the power of Jesus Christ, oh
Verse 2
I shall not die, I will not fall
The hand of God will never let me go
He is not finished with my story
My life is hidden in Jesus Lord alone
Chorus
I will see the end of this year
I will testify the goodness of God
I will see the end of this year
By the power of Jesus Christ, oh
Bridge
I shall not die, I will not fall
The hand of God will never let me go
He is not finished with my story
My life is hidden in Jesus Lord alone
Chorus
I will see the end of this year
I will testify the goodness of God
I will see the end of this year
By the power of Jesus Christ, oh
Outro
I shall not die, I will not fall
The hand of God will never let me go
He is not finished with my story
My life is hidden in Jesus Lord alone
Video
Meaning & Inspiration
The song centers on confidence in God’s preserving care through hidden battles and uncertain days. Its repeated declaration that the singer will reach the year’s end is framed not as self-reliance but as trust in the power of Jesus Christ. The verses look backward with gratitude and forward with expectation, joining survival, testimony, and the goodness of God in a simple confession of faith.
The line about not dying clearly echoes Psalm 118:17, where life is linked with declaring the Lord’s works. The assurance that God will complete what He began also recalls Philippians 1:6, while the claim that life is hidden in Christ closely reflects Colossians 3:3. Together, those themes give the song a focused message: present hardship does not have the final word when security rests in God. Repetition strengthens the central testimony and turns the chorus into a declaration of dependence, hope, and praise.
Related Scripture
- Psalm 118:17 The psalm links continued life with declaring the works of the Lord.
- Philippians 1:6 Paul expresses confidence that God completes the good work he begins.
- Colossians 3:3 The passage says that believers’ lives are hidden with Christ in God.