With a shock, in the night Life gave way, full of fright All the things, that I knew Became bullets and flew Stood in shock, maybe awe Wondering what had gone wrong Where were you? Did you care? That my world was stripped bare? The air then grew colder The night became bolder And you came past the shadows To stand by my side The storm grew stronger But we were okay The clouds rained heavy But you said I'd be safe I need you with me Please stay by my side My Jesus my savior Is not one to hide He walks through the shadows A rod in his hand The army of darkness Flees at his command We still had to trudge Through painful steep mud. Past brambles and lions Searching for blood You taught me to resist them Stand firm in the faith Promised at the end We'd place in this race I need you with me Please stay by my side My Jesus, my savior I've nowhere to hide You walk through the shadows A rod in your hand, The army of darkness Flees at your command The storm would end The memories dim The sun would come out And I'd forget him The way that he loved me The way that he cared The way he released All the burdens I'd bared In shock a storm would hit me Again and again I'd cry for my savior Remember my friend Over and over The cycle would play Of valley and mountain Of pain go away I'm learning to stop it Too slowly I think But his patience is astounding His love such a drink He pours in my cup And it tumbles over My Jesus, my word He's a generous pourer I'm taking you with me Please stay by my side My Jesus my savior I've nothing to hide You walk through the shadows A rod in your hand The army of darkness Flees at your command The army of darkness Flees at your command