Intro
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Verse 1
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Though the tears may fall, my song will rise
My song will rise to You
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Though my heart may fail, my song will rise
My song will rise to You
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While there's breath in my lungs
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I will praise You, Lord
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In the dead of night, I'll lift my eyes
I'll lift my eyes to You
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Though the waters rise, I'll lift my eyes
I'll lift my eyes to You
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While there's hope in this heart
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I will praise You, Lord

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The joy of the Lord is my strength
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The joy of the Lord is my strength
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In the darkness I'll dance, in the shadows I'll sing
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The joy of the Lord is my strength

Verse 2
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When I cannot see You with my eyes
Let faith arise to You
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When I cannot feel Your hand in mine
Let faith arise to You
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God of mercy and love
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I will praise You, Lord
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How You shine with glory, Lord of light
I feel alive with You
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In Your presence now I come alive
I am alive with You
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There is strength when I say
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I will praise You, Lord

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Interlude
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Bridge
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When sorrow comes my way, You are the shield around me
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Always You remain, my courage in the fight
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I hear You call my name, Jesus, I am coming
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Walking on the waves, reaching for Your light

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Tag 1
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[spoken] Alright, let's find our joy in Him tonight
He's unfailing, He's unfailing
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 He can be our joy in every season, in every circumstance
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Father, give us that joy that transends all of this world
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All of this life, teach us to sing tonight, Holy Spirit
Come on, Church!

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Tag 2
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 Even in the darknes, Your joy will shine, oh my Lord

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