[Verse 1] When I was down, I asked for Your hand, You cradled me in Your arms. [Chorus 1] In the lonely wilderness, I wandered, my soul withered. In my trouble and distress, He answered, He delivered. Thank the Lord for His goodness! [Verse 2] When I was falling, I asked for You to catch me, You lifted me oh so high. [Chorus 2] In my wayward willfulness, Death's dark shadow hovered. In my trouble and distress, He answered, He delivered. Thank the Lord for His goodness! [Verse 3] When I was in darkness, I asked for some light, You flooded my life with Your brilliance. [Chorus 3] My wicked unrighteousness Birthed the sorrow I suffered. In my trouble and distress, He answered, He delivered. Thank the Lord for His goodness! [Verse 4] When I was lost, I asked for directions, You guided me by Your hand. [Chorus 4] I cried in my emptiness, The Lord turned His ear and heard. In my trouble and distress, He answered, He delivered. Thank the Lord for His goodness! [Bridge] Now I am yours, Lord; I was from the beginning; At least now I know. (Now I know.) [Verse 5] Never let me go, Lord; I can't live without Your love; The darkness scares me so. [Coda] Oh that men would praise the Lord for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!
