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lyrics

[Intro]
You know sometimes
Life gets to getting good
And it just takes me over like
I…feel…so…free!

[Hook]
You are my refuge and strength
In times of trouble, times of trouble
You are my refuge and strength
In times of trouble, times of trouble

[Verse 1]
I don’t ever have to worry
I know that you’re there
You are constantly caring for me
And I don’t ever have to fret, no
I don’t have to fear
You always supply my every need
I don’t set high expectation (on people, I tend to act much more discreet)
But in you, I find foundation (you place me back upon my feet)

[Hook]
You are my refuge and strength
In times of trouble, times of trouble
You are my refuge and strength
In times of trouble, times of trouble

[Verse 2]
Whenever I’m in need of help
You are present
You’re right here in every circumstance
So I take that in and be still
Dependableness
Much too true to all just be by chance
When I’m met with tribulation (you show up and tell the floods and quakes to cease)
You extend an invitation (to be with you in holy peace)

[Hook]
You are my refuge and strength
In times of trouble, times of trouble
You are my refuge and strength
In times of trouble, times of trouble

[Bridge]
Through the perils of life
You bring wondrous light
I’m amazed at all your love answers for
In your harboring
How astonishing
Your abundant grace to mend and restore

[Hook]
You are my refuge and strength
In times of trouble, times of trouble
You are my refuge and strength
In times of trouble, times of trouble

credits

from Believer, a​.​k​.​a. The Last Shall Be the First, released June 2, 2023
Written by Manasseh Ray Curenton-Dillinger and Brandon Adams
Produced by Brandon Adams and Ray Curenton
Vocals co-produced by Tim Dillinger
Programming and instruments by Ray Curenton and Brandon Adams
Guitars: Brandon Adams
Additional Keys: Malcolm Dean
Recorded at: The Dungeon (Nashville, TN) and Moja’s House (Antioch, TN)
Mixed by Jon Blass
Mix Assistant: Jesse Lavigne
Mastered by Dave Harris at Studio B Mastering, Charlotte, NC

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Spiritual R&B artist. Black liberationist. Cultural worker. Songwriter.

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