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