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
G7 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
G7 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
G7 C
as surely as the dawn.