I Know Where I Stand

[Verse 1] I came with a heart full of questions And hands that had nothing to prove You met me beside the still water And showed me what mercy can do I carried the weight of tomorrow Like stones in the pockets of my coat You called me by name in the silence And gave me a reason to hope [Pre-Chorus] So I lay down my fear I know You are near [Chorus] Carry me, Lord, when my strength is gone Hold me close till the night moves on Every wound, every tear, You can heal Your steady love is the truest thing I feel I will trust Your heart, I will follow Your hand You have never let me go, and I know where I stand [Verse 2] I remember the days I was running From places I could not forgive You opened a door in the prison And taught this tired soul how to live The names of my failures were shouting But grace spoke a kinder name You lifted my face from the ashes And made me new again [Pre-Chorus] So I lay down my fear I know You are near [Chorus] Carry me, Lord, when my strength is gone Hold me close till the night moves on Every wound, every tear, You can heal Your steady love is the truest thing I feel I will trust Your heart, I will follow Your hand You have never let me go, and I know where I stand [Bridge] When I cannot see the road You are faithful, You are faithful When the answer takes too long You are with me, You are with me From the first breath to the last Your compassion will remain I am safe inside Your promise I am held by Jesus' name [Final Chorus] Carry me, Lord, when my strength is gone Hold me close till the night moves on Every wound, every tear, You can heal Your steady love is the truest thing I feel I will trust Your heart, I will follow Your hand You have never let me go, and I know where I stand [Outro] I know where I stand In the shelter of Your hands I know where I stand