Though the way of life is hard and trying
And the world keeps pressing in on me
Though I often fall and end up crying
I look up and You’re the One I see
And though my friends have turned away and left me
And I feel alone in all I do
Though I call and no one seems to hear me
The truth I know has always seen me through
I know, I know that I’m forgiven
Cause You died, You died and shed Your blood
And You rose and sit beside the Father
And You’ll come, You’ll come to take us home
And I know, I know I’ll live forever
Cause I’ll never, I’ll never turn and run
I’ll face the enemy
Down on bended knee
Giving praises to the Father and the Son
Though the years have left me feeling weaker
And my plans have failed or fallen through
Though my life has sometimes seemed so empty
Jesus, You’re the One who holds me true
And though the cloud of doubt may bring confusion
And my troubles sometimes seem so great
Though the enemy may try to blind me
I recall the promises You’ve made.
I know, I know that I’m forgiven
Cause You died, You died and shed Your blood
And You rose and sit beside the Father
And You’ll come, You’ll come to take us home
And I know, I know I’ll live forever
Cause I’ll never, I’ll never turn and run
I’ll face the enemy
Down on bended knee
Giving praises to the Father and the Son
Words & Music by Mary Kathryn, © 1998 Elements of Praise, BMI