I cry my soul to sleep Somewhere in the starless night I yearn for safety's keep Away from hurt outside of time Oh wherever I run I can抰 hide From the knife in the light I close my eyes to be free Of all the loneliness I feel So many against me So many seek to harm me dear Oh protection sweeping over me You抮e my hope my shield Lead me through the darkness Lead me through the bitter tears Guide me to my only hope Lead me through the shadows Lead me through the darkness tonight The raging waters fall All around and drowning me See my life in chains Show me mercy hand me down the key Oh you are my shield my glory You can set me free Lead me through the darkness Lead me through the bitter tears Guide me to my only hope Lead me through the shadows Lead me through the darkness tonight In times of trouble you come to me In times of danger you come to my aid You give your all to me, When I need it most And lead me though You guide me through the sweet and bitter tears Ah lead me, oh hold me Come on and show me Lead me on Lead me through the darkness Lead me through the bitter tears Guide me to my only hope Lead me through the shadows Lead me through the darkness tonight Lead me on Lead me through the sweet and bitter tears Lead me on Lead me on