When sorrow seems to surround you
When suffering hangs heavy o'er your head
Know that tomorrow brings wholeness and healing
He gives beauty for ashes
Strength for fear
Gladness for mourning
Peace for despair
When what you've done keeps you from moving on
When fear wants to make itself at home in your heart
Know that forgiveness brings wholeness and healing
God knows your need just believe what He said
He gives beauty for ashes
Strength for fear
Gladness for mourning
Peace for despair
I once was lost but God has found me
Though I was bound I've been set free
I've been made righteous in His sight
A display of His splendour all can see
He gives beauty for ashes
Strength for fear
Gladness for mourning
Peace for despair
I once was lost but God has found me
Though I was bound I've been set free
I've been made righteous in His sight
A display of His splendour all can see
He gives beauty for ashes
Strength for fear
Gladness for mourning
Peace for despair
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Beauty For Ashes
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Jun 17, 2026 updated
Verified editorial review
Crystal Lewis's song 'Beauty For Ashes' is a worship song that draws on the biblical promise from Isaiah 61:3, offering comfort and hope to those experiencing sorrow, suffering, or fear. The lyrics emphasize God's ability to transform pain into beauty, strength, gladness, and peace. It speaks to personal struggles, including past mistakes and fear, and reassures listeners of God's forgiveness and healing. The song also includes a testimony of being found, set free, and made righteous, reflecting a journey from despair to restoration. Overall, it encourages trust in God's redemptive power.
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