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