I've known pain in my heart I've known pain in my body I've asked God the questions Oh, times and again Is there anything too hard for you? I've seen the morning light Break after midnight The song of Your mercies A sweet sound to me Whispering: Child just hold on Telling me: Child, just be strong The joy of the Lord is my strengh through the battle The hope I hold onto when nothing makes sense A mountain of peace when the doubts overwhelming I will stand on Your promises I will stand on Your promises I've learned there's nothing that my God can't do His word is the anchor my soul will cling to There is power in the word of the Lord There is power in the word of the Lord The joy of the Lord is my strengh through the battle The hope I hold onto when nothing makes sense A mountain of peace when the doubts overwhelming I will stand on Your promises I will stand on Your promises For You are with me You won't forsake me You go before me And You stand behind You are my stronghold I won't be shaken You go before me And You stand behind The joy of the Lord is my strengh through the battle The hope I hold onto when nothing makes sense A mountain of peace when the doubts overwhelming I will stand on Your promises I will stand on Your promises