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