This song is not intended to be a congregational worship song.  It is more appropriate as a musical offering to reinforce the theme of finding strength in Christ alone.

Verse 1
Underneath this burden
This hurting in my heart
I try to hold it together
But everything's falling apart
You know I’ve tried and tried
And I’ve carried on for so long
But now I know I'm not that strong

Verse 2
I hear you say, “Come to me,
And I will give you rest
Come unto me, your soul in need
Your heart depressed"
I need your comfort now
The peace the world cannot give
Lord, you can take this cup away
Come to me today
Hear me as I pray

Chorus
Oh be my strength for tomorrow
Oh be the joy in my sorrow
I can't face the day without you
Oh be my joy in the sadness
Oh be my heart full of gladness
All I ever need is only you

Verse 3
You tell me that you're near me
And all things work for good
But all I see are just nails in me
On this cross of wood
I need your healing hand
Lift this burden from my soul
Let your peace flow inside of me
Give me eyes to see
Your hand holding me

Bridge
Point me Jesus to what you did for me
Hold your cross before my eyes
For in you this dark Calvary is ending
And every crucifixion fades
Into the light of Easter sunrise

Copyright (c) 2004 by Michael A Schmid c/o True Vine Music, Napa, CA.  All rights reserved.  Used by permission.