I cry my soul to sleep

Somewhere in the starless night

I yearn for safety's keep

Away from hurt outside of time

Oh wherever I run I can? hide

From the knife in the light



I close my eyes to be free

Of all the loneliness I feel

So many against me

So many seek to harm me dear

Oh protection sweeping over me

You?e my hope my shield



Lead me through the darkness

Lead me through the bitter tears

Guide me to my only hope

Lead me through the shadows

Lead me through the darkness tonight



The raging waters fall

All around and drowning me

See my life in chains

Show me mercy hand me down the key



Oh you are my shield my glory

You can set me free



Lead me through the darkness

Lead me through the bitter tears

Guide me to my only hope

Lead me through the shadows

Lead me through the darkness tonight



In times of trouble you come to me

In times of danger you come to my aid

You give your all to me,

When I need it most

And lead me though

You guide me through the sweet and bitter tears



Ah lead me, oh hold me

Come on and show me

Lead me on



Lead me through the darkness

Lead me through the bitter tears

Guide me to my only hope

Lead me through the shadows

Lead me through the darkness tonight



Lead me on

Lead me through the sweet and bitter tears

Lead me on

Lead me on