I couldn't manage the problems I laid on myself

And it just made it worse when I laid them on somebody else.

So I fin'lly surrendered it all, brought down in despair.

I cried out for help and I felt a warm Comforter there.

And I came to believe in a power much higher than I.

I came to believe that I needed help to get by.

In a child like faith, I gave in and gave Him a try,

And I came to believe in a Power much higher than I.

Nothin' worked out when I handled it all on my own,

And each time I failed, it made me feel twice as alone.

Then I cried, "Lord, there must be a sure and easier way,

For it just can not help that a man should lose hope and faith ev'ry day."

And I came to believe in a power much higher than I.

I came to believe that I needed help to get by.

In a child like faith, I gave in and gave Him a try,

And I came to believe in a Power much higher than I.

Yes, I came to believe in a Power much higher than I.