You are with me in the desert You have held me through the years Every step, you have been present Every breath you have been near When I wandered, you were faithful You came close when I fell down Not condemning me for failure But to lift me from the ground Lead me ever in your mercy Through the day and through the night Through my hunger and my thirsting Always be my guiding light If I never see your glory Never reach the promised land If all others go before me Still you have me in your hand When you lead me to the Jordan When you roll the river back Give me courage for the journey Lead me through the shadowlands Keep me trusting in your goodness All the wonders you have shown Bring me then into the fullness Of the mercy I have known