He gives beauty for ashes
Strength for fear
Gladness for mourning
Peace for despairHe gives beauty for ashes
Strength for fear
Gladness for mourning
Peace for despairWhen sorrow seems to surround you
When suffering hangs heavy o'er your head
Know that tomorrow brings wholeness and healing
God knows your need, just believe what He saidHe gives beauty for ashes
Strength for fear
Gladness for mourning
Peace for despairWhen what you've done keeps you from moving on
When fear wants to make itself at home in your heart
Know that forgiveness brings wholeness and healing
God knows your need just believe what He saidHe gives beauty for ashes
Strength for fear
Gladness for mourning
Peace for despairI once was lost but God has found me
Though I was bound I've been set free
I've been made righteous in His sight
A display of His splendor all can seeI once was lost but God has found me
Though I was bound I've been set free
I've been made righteous in His sight
A display of His splendor all can seeHe gives beauty for ashes
Strength for fear
Gladness for mourning
Peace for despairHe gives beauty for ashes
Strength for fear
Gladness for mourning
Peace for despair