When the Valley is Dark

Photo: Riksarkivet (National Archives of Norway)

When the valley is dark, I will not be afraid.
For you, my God, are by my side.
When the valley is deep, when the valley is long,
When the valley is hard, and I don't feel strong,
I will not be afraid, I will not be afraid,
For you, my God, are by my side.

When the desert is dry, I will not be afraid.
For you, my God, you will provide.
When the desert is hot, when the desert is long,
When the desert is parched, and I can't go on,
I will not be afraid, I will not be afraid.
For you, my God, you will provide.

When the mountain is steep, I will not be afraid.
For you, my God, will be my strength.
When the mountain is high, when the mountain is long,
When the mountain is hard, and I can't climb on,
I will not be afraid, I will not be afraid,
For you, my God, will be my strength.

When the journey is far, I will not be afraid.
For you, my God, will light the way.
When the journey is hard, when the journey is long,
When the journey is dark, and I can't carry on,
I will not be afraid, I will not be afraid,
For you, my God, will light the way.

-By Liz Navarrete