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Charleston

By Steven Curtis Chapman

382 views Feb 16, 2026 updated

Tears are falling in Charleston
There're asking why, and no one has the answer
Our hearts are breaking for Charleston
So many lives, in a moment shattered
A thief came to steal and to kill and destroy
But the Story isn't over.

You will not be overcome
You will not be overcome by evil
But you overcome evil with good.

The were gathered in Charleston
Cause they believed in a kingdom coming
And while they are grieving in Charleston
We won't forget the love that they were showing
When the thief came to steal and to kill and destroy
Cause that love will not be silenced

You will not be overcome
You will not be overcome by evil
But you overcome evil with good.

Love will not be overcome
Love will not be overcome by evil
Love will overcome evil with good.
Love will overcome

Father of mercys
God of all comfort
Comfort every broken heart
comfort every broken heart

Father of mercys
God of all comfort
Comfort all the broken hearts
Comfort all the broken hearts

You will not be overcome
You will not be overcome by evil
But you overcome evil with good.

Love will not be overcome
Love will not be overcome by evil
Love will overcome evil with good.
Love will overcome

Love will always overcome
Love will overcome; evil with good

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