[Verse 1]
Lord, I came in tired
With my back against the wall
But You kept me breathing
When I thought I’d lose it all
I got scars from the worley
Still I’m standing in Your light
And I speak Your word, Jehovah
Through the darkness of the night
[Pre-Chorus]
Give me fire in my mouth
Give me courage in my bones
When my faith gets shaky
You still lead me home
Jesus, hold me steady
When the storm won’t let me go
I’m reaching higher
’Cause I need You to know
[Chorus]
Give us strength to preach, Lord
(preach, Lord)
Lord Jehovah, we call
Give us strength to preach, Lord
(preach, Lord)
Jesus, standing tall
Faith in the fire
Belief in the rain
We will not break down
We will speak Your name
[Verse 2]
I seen brothers bend low
Under burdens, under shame
But Your mercy found them
And called them out by name
So I lift my hands up
For the ones who can’t yet stand
Put a word in my spirit
Put a fire in my hand
[Pre-Chorus]
Give me fire in my mouth
Give me courage in my bones
When my faith gets shaky
You still lead me home
Jesus, hold me steady
When the storm won’t let me go
I’m reaching higher
’Cause I need You to know
[Chorus]
Give us strength to preach, Lord
(preach, Lord)
Lord Jehovah, we call
Give us strength to preach, Lord
(preach, Lord)
Jesus, standing tall
Faith in the fire
Belief in the rain
We will not break down
We will speak Your name
[Bridge]
When my heart gets worn thin
You breathe on my soul
When the crowd turns silent
You make me bold
Not by power
Not by pride
By Your holy spirit
I’ll testify
[Final Chorus]
Give us strength to preach, Lord
(preach, Lord)
Lord Jehovah, we call
Give us strength to preach, Lord
(preach, Lord)
Jesus, standing tall
Faith in the fire
Belief in the rain
We will not break down
We will speak Your name
[Outro]
Amen, amen
We will speak Your name
Amen, amen
Through the worley we remain