Beauty For Ashes

God gives us beauty for ashes

and His love washes away our tears.

He stills the storms around us

and gives hope to replace our fears.

God gives strength for our weakness

and comfort when we are in pain.

He gives peace to calm our anxieties

and sends sunshine after the rain.

God gives us joy for our sadness

and wisdom to direct our way.

He sends healing for our sicknesses

and His grace keeps us every day.

God gives sweet rest from our labor 

and His mercy eases our sorrows.

He meets us when we are in the valley

and promise a bright tomorrow.

God s compassion never fails

His mercies are new every morning.

He gives living water to quench our thirst

and He satisfies our every longings.