Lyrics
Though the worst of times, though good and bad
In your lonely hour, when your heart is so sad
When your load seem, seem to hard to bare
And in this whole wide world, no one seem to care
But is good it's good to no that in your darkest hour
My Gods Grace and Love have sustaining power.
Leader: Cause, some how
Choir: Some how he take us though it all
When your way seen darkest night, and oh it seem like nothing turn out right
And when old death comes to claim your love one, and oh how it seem, seem like you can't go on.
What want you to do for me is just remember, in you darkest hour
My Gods Grace and Love have sustaining power
Leader: Cause, some how
Choir: Some how he take us though it all
You might at a low point right now, but just remember that
Repeat Twice
Jesus knows Choir (Jesus Knows)
Yes he knows Choir (Yes he knows when you're in despaire)
Jesus knows Choir (Yes he knows, (don't you worry) don't you worry cause he'll be right there)
All you got to do is lean on your Jesus, and he want let you fall
Leader: Cause, some how
Choir: Some how (he takes us though) he take us though it all
Somebody out there on the verge given up, seem like their if no hope
All you got to do is call on Jesus
He brought us through slavery and segration
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Meaning & Inspiration
The song speaks directly to grief, loneliness, heavy burdens, and moments when hope appears exhausted. Its central answer is not a denial of suffering but confidence in the sustaining power of God’s grace and love. The exchange between leader and choir strengthens that assurance, turning “somehow” into a communal confession that God carries his people through circumstances they cannot master alone.
Later lines focus on Jesus as one who knows despair, remains near, and supports those who lean on him. That emphasis closely matches biblical invitations to cast burdens on the Lord and to approach Christ for mercy in times of need. The mention of slavery and segregation also places endurance within collective memory, acknowledging deliverance amid profound injustice without reducing the song to private struggle. Across personal loss and historical pain, the refrain keeps returning to divine faithfulness. Its hope rests in grace that sustains, presence that does not abandon, and help that remains available in the darkest hour.
Related Scripture
- Psalm 55:22 The psalm calls the burdened to rely on the Lord’s sustaining care.
- Hebrews 4:15-16 Jesus understands human weakness and offers mercy and grace in need.
- 2 Corinthians 12:9 God’s grace is sufficient when human strength is weak.