Their chains were fastened tight Down at the jail that night Still Paul and Silas would not be dismayed They said, "It's time to lift our voice, sing praises to the Lord Let's prove that we will trust Him come what may" God wants to hear you sing When the waves are crashing 'round you When the fiery darts surround you When despair is all you see God wants to hear your voice When the wisest man has spoken And says, "Your circumstance is as hopeless as can be" That's when God wants to hear you sing He loves to hear our praise on our cheerful days When the pleasant times outweigh the bad, by far But when suffering comes along And we still sing Him songs That is when is we bless the Father's heart God wants to hear you sing When the waves are crashing 'round you When the fiery darts surround you When despair is all you see God wants to hear your voice When the wisest man has spoken And says, "Your circumstance is as hopeless as can be" That's when God wants to hear you sing