From the recording I Lean On You
When the world gets me down and I feel there is nothing I can do to fix things, I turn to Jesus to carry me through the day. I find comfort in knowing that He has the answers to my questions and guides me through whatever pain or struggles I may be feeling in the moment. When I am weak and feel like I’m ready to fall, He catches me and gives me the strength to keep going.
Jesus carries me through. ❤️
I wrote a version of this song in 1981 originally recorded on cassette tapes.
Lyrics
Verse 1
When this world gets me down,
I lean on you to carry me through.
Don't let me fall, I believe in You.
Only You I turn to now.
If the road is dark and the night is long,
Your quiet voice makes me strong.
When my faith begins to fade,
Your word and love light the way.
Pre-Chorus
You're the calm inside my storm,
The steady hand to guide me home.
Chorus
Lift me higher, don't let go,
You're the only way I know.
Through the fire, through the rain,
You give purpose to my pain.
You are hope that never dies,
The truth that opens blinded eyes.
I'll keep walking, come what may,
You're my light, You're my way.
Verse 2
Every burden, every fear,
Melts away when You are near.
Never leave, Please never hide,
You're my strength on every climb.
Bridge
Even if the mountains shake,
Your promise never bends or breaks.
I'll stand in faith, I'll stand in grace,
Forever seeking Your embrace.
Final Chorus
Lift me higher, don't let go,
You're the only way I know.
When this world gets me down,
You're the solid, sacred ground.
I'll keep singing through the night,
Following Your endless light.
Only You I'll follow through—
My heart belongs to You.