He gives beauty for ashes Strength for fear Gladness for mourning Peace for despair When sorrow seems to surround you When suffering hangs heavy oer your head Know that tomorrow brings Wholeness and healing God knows your need Just believe what He said He gives beauty for ashes Strength for fearGladness for mourning Peace for despair When what youve done keeps you from moving on When fear wants to make itself at home in your heart Know that forgiveness brings Wholeness and healing God knows your need Just believe what He said He gives beauty for ashes Strength for fearGladness for mourning Peace for despair I once was lost but God has found me Though I was bound Ive been set free Ive been made righteous in His sight A display of His splendor all can see He gives beauty for ashes Strength for fearGladness for mourning Peace for despair