(1)
I will sing a new song to the Lord my God
for he is the strength of my life.
In the morning when I awake, I open my eyes
He comes to me on the glow of the burning sunrise.
He takes my hand, He leads me through the burning day,
He fills my soul with peace and rest when I pray.
He is my friend, my love and my friend.
 

(2)
I will sing a new song to the Lord my God
for He is the strength of my life.
In the winds of this desert wasteland I thirst for release from the pain.
He plants me by a river, He waters my soul with His rain.
Send Your Words to me, sovreign Lord, my God do not pass me by,
for without Your Spirit in this scorching desert I will surely whither and
die.
He is my friend, my love and my friend.
 

(TRANSITION)
Here I wander through this wasteland, this parched and hungry earth,
searching for water, thirsting for rest and peace for my soul.
I have been searching, longing since the day of my birth
For the water that comes from Jesus's hand and makes me whole.
 

(3)
I will sing a new song to the Lord my God
for he is the strength of my life.
In the evening when darkness comes over this barren land
as lonliness tries to swallow me I reach for the touch of His hand.
He holds me, tells me I'm His child, He chases my fears away;
Through the precious blood He shed He turns my darkest night into day.
He is my friend, my love and my friend.


Music and Lyrics: C. Germany ©1996