Verse 1

Though tears may fall

My song will rise, my song will rise to You                                    

Though my heart may fail

My song will rise, my song will rise to You                                      

While there’s breath in my lungs

I will praise You, Lord

Verse 2

In the dead of night

I’ll lift my eyes, I’ll lift my eyes to You                                              

When the waters rise

I’ll lift my eyes, I’ll lift my eyes to You                                                  

While there’s hope in my heart

I will praise You, Lord

Chorus

The joy of the Lord is my strength                                                      

The joy of the Lord is my strength                                                          

In the darkness I’ll dance

In the shadows I’ll sing

The joy of the Lord is my strength

Verse 3

When I cannot see You with my eyes                                                  

Let faith arise to You

When I cannot feel Your hand in mine                                                    

Let faith arise to You

God of mercy and love

I will praise You, Lord

Verse 4

Oh You shine with glory Lord of light                                                        

I feel alive with You

In Your presence now I come alive

I am alive with You

There is strength when I say

I will praise You, Lord

Bridge

When sorrow comes my way You are the shield around me                

Always You remain like courage in the fight

I hear You call my name Jesus, I am coming

Walking on the waves reaching for Your light