By nature I'm a runner looking for a place to hide
And I've been known to smile while I tremble deep inside
But an all consuming fire has been calling out my name
And I know if I'll step bound on faith, I'll never be the same
CHORUS:
I count it joy to walk with confidence because He walks with me
I count it joy to face the trials to teach these blinded eyes to see
There's a higher place if I can face my fears and still believe
So I give Him all I am, I count it joy
He's the hand of compensation for the many things I lack
But the miles that put behind me mean there is no turning back
He's begun a work in me like an artist works in stone
And there's joy in simply knowing that I don't have to stand alone
(repeat chorus)
BRIDGE:
There's a higher place if I can face my fears and still believe
So I give Him all I am
I count it joy to walk with confidence because He walks with me
I count it joy to face the trials to teach his blinded eyes to see
There's a higher place if I can face my fears and still believe
So I give Him all I am
So I give Him all I am
So I give Him all I am
I count it joy