Verse
F A# C
As surely as the dawn will come
F A#
as certain as the day
C F
there's comfort for the weary
A# C
hope for all who stray.
F A# C
The father holds His arms out wide
F A#
and bids the sinner come
C F
find shelter in the storm
A# F
as certain as the day
C7 F
as surely as the dawn.
[Verse 2]
F A# C
As surely as the dawn will come
F A#
it was for me he died
C F
my hands drove in the nails
A# C
my selfishness, my pride.
F A# C
And though my heart is black with sin
F A#
the morning light breaks through
C F
and hope has been reborn
A# F
for mercy comes anew
C7 F
as surely as the dawn
[Verse 3]
F A# C
As surely as the dawn will come
F A#
we'll rise to meet new life
C F
redemption's price is paid
A# C
God's wrath is satisfied.
F A# C
Now kindness is the air we breathe
F A#
forgiveness, grace will come
C F
anew to us each morn
A# F
as certain as the day
C7 F
as surely as the dawn.