[Verse 1]
G C D
As surely as the dawn will come
G C
as certain as the day
D G
there's comfort for the weary
C D
hope for all who stray.
G C D
The father holds His arms out wide
G C
and bids the sinner come
D G
find shelter in the storm
C G
as certain as the day
D7 G
as surely as the dawn.
[Verse 2]
G C D
As surely as the dawn will come
G C
it was for me he died
D G
my hands drove in the nails
C D
my selfishness, my pride.
G C D
And though my heart is black with sin
G C
the morning light breaks through
D G
and hope has been reborn
C G
for mercy comes anew
D7 G
as surely as the dawn
[Verse 3]
G C D
As surely as the dawn will come
G C
we'll rise to meet new life
D G
redemption's price is paid
C D
God's wrath is satisfied.
G C D
Now kindness is the air we breathe
G C
forgiveness, grace will come
D G
anew to us each morn
C G
as certain as the day
D7 G
as surely as the dawn.