At times, I felt scared inside
Only looking for a place to hide
The world made me feel different
Now I hold my head up high
He said he’d be my confidence
That he’d come to my defense
His love I can’t deny

’Cause he gave me
Courage when I was feeling weak
Courage when I could not speak
Courage in my darkest night
Courage to stand up tall
Courage to face it all
Courage to trust him with my life

Jehovah’s always by my side
He walks with me
To help me see
His ways are always right
He’ll take my hand
Help me understand
It’s worth the sacrifice
2. You are not alone
Even far away from home
He’ll be your guide
He will pick you up
Even when you think you’ve had enough
And make you strong and wise

’Cause he’ll give you
Courage when you are feeling weak
Courage when you cannot speak
Courage in your darkest nights
Courage to stand up tall
Courage to face it all
Courage to trust him with your life
Jehovah’s always by our side—
Always, always
Jehovah’s always by our side

He walks with you and me
To help us see
His ways are always right
Jehovah’s always by our side
He’ll take our hand
Help us understand
It’s worth the sacrifice

He gave me
Courage when I was feeling weak
Courage when I could not speak
Courage in my darkest night
Courage to stand up tall
Courage to face it all
Courage to trust him with my life
Jehovah’s always by our side—
Always, always
Jehovah’s always by our side—
Always, always
Jehovah’s always by our side