VERSE 1 : I've seen the lightning flashing , heard the roll I feel the cold winds blowing Trying to conquer my soul CHORUS : If I just hold my peace Let the lord fight my battles If I keep the faith through the night VERSE 2 : I hear the voice of reason Telling me to fight on 'Cause I know I've come to far to turn around CHORUS : Weeping may endure for a night But joy is gonna come tomorrow Though I go through the fire I shall come out as pure gold HOOK : When problems come just keep the faith It won't be long until the day Things will turn around if you just Just stand your ground CHORUS : (2 TIMES) If I just hold my peace Let the lord fight my battles If I just keep the faith through the night HOOK : When problems come just keep the faith It won't be long until the day Things will turn around if you just Just stand your ground I only have to keep the faith I only have to keep the faith The faith