Piano Demo
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Hymnal Number
149Resource Type:
Keys included:
C
About this Hymn
Shortly after a 2022 school shooting in Nashville, I (Kristyn) was sitting outside with my daughters while they were playing, wrestling with this tragedy and the ongoing weight of it. Much of the thought flow and a lot of the lyrics of this hymn began to form in my head that day. We are all tempted at different times to give up, to give in, to let circumstances steal our hope. This hymn is a prayer for God's daily strength, the regular recalling of our hope, for faith to keep following, for rest in the truth that God knows, sees, counts the tears. We hope you can sing this prayer with us. "And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you. To him be the dominion forever and ever. Amen" (1 Pet. 5:10–11). – Kristyn Getty
Lyrics
Verse 1
Oh, let not this world of sorrows steal my only hope away, for the power of your gospel shines within this jar of clay. In affliction, you bring wisdom that my comforts can displace, how my true and greatest treasure is in you, the God of grace.
Chorus
Now to the God of ev'ry grace who counts my tears, who holds my days; I sing through sorrows, sing with faith, oh, praise the God of ev'ry grace.
Verse 2
Weary with the weight I carry, give me wings of faith to rise; for you know each grief that lingers through the watches of the night. Surely you have borne our suff'rings, at the cross took up our pain, and you lead us on to glory as we trust you, God of grace.
Verse 3
There's a dawning hope before us that I know is soon to break, as I wait upon your mercy, which will swallow ev'ry ache; cries of joy and songs of vict'ry when we enter heaven's gates; all your children home together, all with you, the God of grace.
Oh, let not this world of sorrows steal my only hope away, for the power of your gospel shines within this jar of clay. In affliction, you bring wisdom that my comforts can displace, how my true and greatest treasure is in you, the God of grace.
Chorus
Now to the God of ev'ry grace who counts my tears, who holds my days; I sing through sorrows, sing with faith, oh, praise the God of ev'ry grace.
Verse 2
Weary with the weight I carry, give me wings of faith to rise; for you know each grief that lingers through the watches of the night. Surely you have borne our suff'rings, at the cross took up our pain, and you lead us on to glory as we trust you, God of grace.
Verse 3
There's a dawning hope before us that I know is soon to break, as I wait upon your mercy, which will swallow ev'ry ache; cries of joy and songs of vict'ry when we enter heaven's gates; all your children home together, all with you, the God of grace.
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Attribution & Copyright
Words & Music: Matt Boswell, Bryan Fowler, Keith Getty, Kristyn Getty © 2023 Be Essential Songs / bryanfowlersongs / Getty Music Publishing / Messenger Hymns (Capitol CMG Publishing / www.capitolcmgpublishing.com, Essential Music Publishing / www.essentialmusicpublishing.com)