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Before

By Jason Crabb

2,479 views Jun 22, 2026 updated Verified editorial review

Jason Crabb's song 'Before' is about choosing to trust and praise God even before seeing answers to prayer or deliverance from trials. The lyrics express a commitment to worship in the midst of darkness, waiting, and weakness, rather than waiting for circumstances to improve. The song emphasizes that God's faithfulness does not depend on our situation, and that He is already fighting for us. It encourages believers to praise God in advance, based on His character and past faithfulness, rather than only after receiving what they ask for.

Lyrics Verified by Editorial Team

It?s easy to bless you

When the valley?s behind me

It?s easy to trust you

When my world?s not unwinding


But this is the darkest midnight

That my soul has ever seen

So I will stand my ground

Lift my hands to you and sing


Before the prayer is answeredBefore the battle?s won

Before this trial is over

Before the healing comes

I will choose to trust you

I will bless you Lord

I won?t wait to praise you after

I will praise you before


In the lonely place of silence

Where the waiting gets so old

I found the flame of worship

Keep?s my heart from growing cold


You?ve always been so faithful

When I can?t do my part

Even in my worn out weakness

Nothing changes who you are


Before the prayer is answered

Before the battle?s won

Before this trial is over

Before the healing comes

I will choose to trust you

I will bless you Lord

I won?t wait to praise you after

I will praise you


Before you ever formed me

You knew I?d be here on my knees

You?re the one who?s fighting for me

And you know where this will lead


Before the prayer is answered

Before the battle?s won

Before this trial is over

Before the healing comes

I will choose to trust you

I will bless you Lord

I won?t wait to praise you after

I will praise you before

I won?t wait to praise you after

I will praise you before

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