[Verse 1] [solo acoustic piano enters, slow 4/4 rhythm] When my heart grieves with longing for the things that are gone When my spirit lies crushed in the ruins of my pain When all things that surround me speak of hopes all gone wrong I look to my Savior and I'm strengthened again [Verse 2] When the world turns against me through the valleys of life And I find none to comfort in the battles and strife When no friend will surround me on life's weary road My Savior is waiting to lighten my load [Chorus] [vocal intensity increases] He's my rock and my refuge, the strength of my day The light in my darkness, the guide on my way Forever my comfort, forever my friend The joy in my sorrow, my hope till the end [Verse 3] Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine What a hope that is waiting at the end of my time When I lay down my burden at the feet of my Lord What a glory awaits me, what a precious reward [Verse 4] My lips speak in wonder of the depths of His love My heart hopes with longing for my heavenly home There I'll join with the angels to worship my King The song that I'll bring Him, no angel can sing [Chorus] For He carried my burden on life's weary road When all others forsook me, He lightened my load So I'll love Him forever, He's my joy and my song My life's in His keeping, my wonderful Lord [piano sustains final chord]
