Valley of Solace

 

There is a valley paved with tears,
Whose gates my soul must pass,

And to dim sight it yet appears

Darkly as through a glass.

But in its gloom faith sees a light

More glorious than the day

And all its tears are rainbow bright

When Calvary crowns the way.

Then I know how to pray.

Then I know how to pray.

Then I know how to pray.

And all its tears are rainbow bright

When Calvary crowns the way.

My Lord, within that mortal vale

Your Spirit still abides

And can my heart grow faint or fail

When Your Spirit is my guide ?

The Spirit makes me understand

And points my way to You

Your echoes wake the silent land

Your melody rings true.

It transforms all I do.

It transforms all I do.

It transforms all I do.

Your echoes wake the silent land

Your melody rings true.

What if the path be all unknown ?

And the way be unclear?

Its shades I traverse not alone

When Lord Your steps are near.

Your presence, as it passed above,

Lights up the fogged haze

Your hand has lit the torch of love,

I see by its burning blaze.

It brightens all my ways.

It brightens all my ways.

It brightens all my ways.

Your hand has lit the torch of love,

I see by its burning blaze.

Original lyrics by George Matheson

New lyrics and Music Anthony Foster

December 28, 2020