I Found the Answer - Mahalia Jackson

I was weak and weary, I had gone astray

Walking in the darkness, I could not find my way

Then a light came shining to lead me from despair

Made all my sins forgiven, and I was free from care

I found the answer, I learned to pray

Oh with faith to guide me, I’ve found the way

The sun is shining for me each day

I found the answer, and I learned to pray

I was sad and lonely, all my hopes were gone

Days were long and dreary, I couldn’t carry on

Then I found the courage to keep my head up high

Once again I’m happy, and here’s the reason why

Keep your Bible with you, read it every day

Always count your blessings and always stop to pray

Learn to keep believing and faith will see you thro'

Seek to know contentment, and it will come to you

(in some hymnals it’s, with God beside me)