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