[A GENTLE ANSWER] [VERSE 1] I could raise my voice I could have the final word I could throw their anger back And make sure that I am heard But Your Spirit shows another way Not weakness, not retreat Power doesn't have to shout To prove that it is strong [PRE-CHORUS] Give me strength That doesn't need control Give me power That knows when to let go [CHORUS] Strength under control Fire that doesn't burn Knowing I could strike back But choosing how I turn A gentle answer When anger wants it all Gentleness isn't weakness It's strength under control [VERSE 2] Jesus, You were strong enough To turn the tables when truth called Yet gentle with the broken And humble through it all So when somebody pushes me And everything says push them back Let Your Spirit rule my response Before my temper reacts [PRE-CHORUS] Give me strength That doesn't need control Give me power That knows when to let go [CHORUS] Strength under control Fire that doesn't burn Knowing I could strike back But choosing how I turn A gentle answer When anger wants it all Gentleness isn't weakness It's strength under control [BRIDGE] Gentle doesn't mean afraid Meek doesn't mean I run away I can stand for what is true Without becoming cruel Strong enough to lower my voice Strong enough to make the choice Spirit, hold my heart Before my anger takes control [FINAL CHORUS] Strength under control Courage without pride Truth without the cruelty Grace that doesn't hide A gentle answer When anger starts to call Grow Your gentleness in me Your strength under control [OUTRO] Not weakness Not fear Not backing down Your Spirit Rules my strength Gentleness Strength under control
