I’ve been through more than words can say

For a moment I lost my way

I’ve been defamed

I’ve been shamed

I’ve been scorned and rejected

But I’ve always been protected

Like an ocean’s tide

I rise

I thought I wouldn’t last long

But faith has kept me strong

I’ve been filled with doubt

But God worked things out

When I didn’t know which way to go

He helped me grow

Like an ocean’s tide

I rise

I was lost

I didn’t know how much life would cost

I found my purpose

It came to the surface

Like an ocean’s tide

I rise

I couldn’t see things clearly

But God stayed near me

He’s been my guide

I’ll say with pride

Like an ocean’s tide

I rise