Verse 1 Jerusalem sits in the dust tonight, Her songs are gone, her lamps give no light. The streets once filled with praise and cheer, Now echo with sorrow, pain, and tears. The walls have fallen, the temple's torn, A nation weeps for the sins they've borne. The judgment came just as God had said, And hope seemed buried among the dead. Chorus But Your mercies are new every morning, Your faithfulness never will fail. Though we walk through the valley of mourning, Your covenant love will prevail. When all around us is broken and torn, Your grace gives strength to carry on. We cry to You through the darkest storm, For Your mercies are new every morning. Verse 2 The people remember the days gone by, And lift their prayers to the heavens high. They know the Lord is righteous and true, Yet still His compassion shines through. Though discipline falls from a Father's hand, His purposes still forever stand. The sorrow is deep, but deeper still Is the steadfast love of God's holy will. Chorus But Your mercies are new every morning, Your faithfulness never will fail. Though we walk through the valley of mourning, Your covenant love will prevail. When all around us is broken and torn, Your grace gives strength to carry on. We cry to You through the darkest storm, For Your mercies are new every morning. Bridge Great is Your faithfulness, Lord Most High, Though kingdoms crumble and rivers run dry. You remain on Your heavenly throne, And Your people are never alone. Restore us, renew us, O Lord we pray, Lead us again in Your righteous way. The night may linger, but dawn will come, For the God of salvation is never done. Final Chorus Your mercies are new every morning, Your faithfulness never will fail. Though tears may fall in the night of mourning, Your promises still will prevail. From ashes and ruins Your grace is born, You give us hope for another dawn. We'll trust in You till the day is won, For Your mercies are new every morning. Outro Though Lamentations begins with tears, It ends with a hope that conquers fears. The Lord still reigns, His love adorns— And His mercies are new every morning.
