Lyrics
Be my strength, my strength, O God
Be my strength, my strength, O God
Be my strength, my strength, O God
Be my strength, my strength, O God
Father, light the way
Be my present help
O, my God
O, my God
Be my peace, my peace, O God
Be my peace, my peace, O God
Father, light the way
Be my present help
O, my God
O, my God
When I'm overwhelmed
Lead me to the Rock
You're my God
You're my God
You're my God
You're my God
You're my God
You're my God
You're my God
You're my God
And I will worship You always
I will worship You always
I will worship You always
You're my God
I will worship You always
I will worship You always
And I will worship You always
You're my God
I will worship You always
And I will worship You always
And I will worship You always
You're my God
And I will worship You always
And I will worship You always
And I will worship You always
You're my God
Be my peace, my peace, O God
Be my peace, my peace, O God
Be my strength, my strength, O God
Be my strength, my strength, O God
Meaning & Inspiration
Light The Way (Be My Strength) is a prayer for God's strength, peace, guidance, and nearness. It opens with a repeated plea for strength and then names God as present help, giving the song the character of supplication rather than self-assurance. The repetition keeps each request central and makes dependence on God the lyric's defining posture.
The plea to be led to the Rock clearly echoes Psalm 61:2, where the psalmist asks to be led to a rock that is higher. The reference to present help also aligns with Psalm 46's description of God as an available help in trouble. As the song moves from petition to repeated worship, it depicts trust taking shape as adoration. The closing return to peace and strength preserves its quiet, prayerful focus.
Related Scripture
- Psalm 61:2 The psalmist asks God to lead him to a rock higher than himself.
- Psalm 46:1 The psalm describes God as refuge, strength, and present help in trouble.
- Isaiah 26:3 Isaiah associates steadfast trust in God with perfect peace.