Through the valley of the shadow I must go
Where the cold waves of Jordan roll
But the promise of my Shepherd will. I know,
Be the rod and the staff to my soul.
Even now down the valley as I glide
I can hear my Savior say, "Follow me!"
And with Him I'm not afraid to cross the tide,
There's a light in the valley for me.

chorus:
There's a light in the valley,
There's a light in the valley,
There's a light in the valley for me.
And no evil will I fear
While my Shepherd is so near,
There's a light in the valley for me.


Now the rolling of the billows I can hear,
As they beat on the turf-bound shore
But the beacon light of love so bright and clear
Guides my bark, frail and lone, safely o'er.
I shall find down the valley no alarm
For my Savior's blessed smile I can see.
He will bear me in His loving mighty arms,
There's a light in the valley for me.

(chorus)