In foolish dreams I thought
What could ever shake me?
You hid your face and I
Woke up to my frail weakness
Be merciful to me
I cry now soul-oppressed
My eyes grow dim with sorrow
For I am in distress
O Lord, Redeemer, hear my weeping
Reclothe my soul with joy
That I may sing your praises forevermore
O Lord, Redeemer, hear my weeping
Reclothe my soul with joy
That I may sing your praises, my dear Lord
What gain for you if I
Am dragged down into silence
Will dust your glory sing
Give praise from death's dark stillness?
In you I seek safe refuge
O turn your ear and hear
Come quickly to my rescue
My rock, my mighty Saviour
You turn my weeping into dancing
You clothe my soul with joy
And I shall sing your praises forevermore
You turn my weeping into dancing
You clothe my soul with joy
And I shall sing your praises, my dear Lord
To you, O Lord, I raise my hands
Redeemer God, I cling to you, my rock
To you, O Lord, I cry all day
Deliver me, O Lord, my faithful God
You turn my weeping into dancing
You clothe my soul with joy
And I shall sing your praises forevermore
You turn my weeping into dancing
You clothe my soul with joy
And I shall sing your praises, my dear Lord
You turn my weeping into singing
You clothe my soul with joy
And I shall sing your praises forevermore
You turn my weeping into singing
You clothe my soul with joy
And I shall sing your praises, my dear Lord