Lyrics I Found the Answer - Mahalia Jackson

I Found the Answer

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)