Joy of the Lord Lyrics

Key: D
Intro: D ||| D |||
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
Though 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:
How 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 (x2)
Instrumental (x2): G | A/C# | G/B | A/C#
Bridge:
When sorrow comes my way, You are the shield a - round me
Always You remain my courage in the fight
I hear You call my name, Jesus I am com - ing
Walking on the waves, reaching for Your light
Chorus:
N.C
The joy of the Lord is my strength
N.C
The joy of the Lord is my strength
N.C N.C
In the darkness I'll dance, in the shadows I'll sing
N.C
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