He gives beauty for ashes 
Strength for fear 
Gladness for mourning 
Peace for despair 

When sorrow seems to surround you 
When suffering hangs heavy oer your head 
Know that tomorrow brings 
Wholeness and healing 
God knows your need 
Just believe what He said  

He gives beauty for ashes 
Strength for fear Gladness for mourning 
Peace for despair 

When what you've done keeps you from moving on 
When fear wants to make itself at home in your heart 
Know that forgiveness brings 
Wholeness and healing 
God knows your need 
Just believe what He said  

He gives beauty for ashes 
Strength for fear Gladness for mourning 
Peace for despair 

I once was lost but God has found me 
Though I was bound Ive been set free 
I've been made righteous in His sight 
A display of His splendor all can see 

He gives beauty for ashes 
Strength for fear Gladness for mourning 
Peace for despair