Verse 1
Though the 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 this 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"
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
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
Interlude
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
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
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