Verse
G# C# D#
As surely as the dawn will come
G# C#
as certain as the day
D# G#
there's comfort for the weary
C# D#
hope for all who stray.
G# C# D#
The father holds His arms out wide
G# C#
and bids the sinner come
D# G#
find shelter in the storm
C# G#
as certain as the day
D#7 G#
as surely as the dawn.
[Verse 2]
G# C# D#
As surely as the dawn will come
G# C#
it was for me he died
D# G#
my hands drove in the nails
C# D#
my selfishness, my pride.
G# C# D#
And though my heart is black with sin
G# C#
the morning light breaks through
D# G#
and hope has been reborn
C# G#
for mercy comes anew
D#7 G#
as surely as the dawn
[Verse 3]
G# C# D#
As surely as the dawn will come
G# C#
we'll rise to meet new life
D# G#
redemption's price is paid
C# D#
God's wrath is satisfied.
G# C# D#
Now kindness is the air we breathe
G# C#
forgiveness, grace will come
D# G#
anew to us each morn
C# G#
as certain as the day
D#7 G#
as surely as the dawn.