We are born into a sea of troubles
Beset on every side by the many trials and tribulations
Our smiles seem fated to turn to
Tears while our dreams are destined to ruin
And though all of this is true
The world besets us at every turn with danger, darkness, and woe
Seeking always to bring us down and take away our hope
So that we may never rise and come to find our glory
I've purposed within my heart to simply stand and not be overcome
Though storms may rage
And troubles arise
Even while misfortune would seek to bring me low
I've purposed within my heart to simply stand and not be overcome
Even when the flood comes in
I will simply stand and not be overcome
No matter what the fates may bring
I will simply stand and not be overcome
Yes we are born to travail
As troubles besiege us on every side
And even when despair is near
We must never fold and die
Not when we can
Purpose within our hearts to simply stand and not be overcome
Even though storms may rage
And troubles arise
Even while misfortune would seek to bring us low
No matter what the fates may bring
No matter come what may
Although life is a veil of tears
We must stand and not be overcome
We will simply stand and not be overcome
We will simply stand and not be overcome