How the mind can wander

How the heart can stray

Suddenly you're on the edge of darkness

How it makes me ponder

How I'm led away

Down a path that leaves me worn and tarnished





Battling with the will within

I have known all along

That I should lean on You

'Cause I'm never strong enough

To fight it on my own





Chorus:

Shelter me

The ways of the world are at my feet

Shelter me

From the desires that deceive

You are the fortress I need

Shelter me





How the mind can alter

How the heart can change

When you set your sights on holiness

And though at times you falter

It's the only way

You can find a place of peace to rest





Safe from danger surrounding me

Safe from looming defeat

When temptation is at my door

Lord, I need a harbor

Be my soul's retreat





Repeat Chorus





You will never leave me stranded

Fending for myself

When the enemy advances

You are there to help

Standing in the gap for me

Whenever I grow weak

You are my deliverer

The refuge that I seek.





Repeat Chorus