There comes time in everybody's life
When you're in trouble and you
Don't know what to do
With Jesus by you let Him be your guide
He's the one to hold on to

He'll be the light of the world
When darkness is all around you
He'll be your friend in time of
Trouble and time of need

Ever wonder why there's storms up in the sky
Or is it that we never second thought
With His outstreched arms
He'll lead you on through the night
He promised to hold on strong

Oh, He'll be the light of the world
When darkness is all around you, oh, oh yeah
He'll be your friend in time of
Trouble and time of need

Oh, hold on to His hand
Hold on, real strong, hold on, oh

He is the light of the world
When darkness is all around you - listen now
Oh oh oh he'll be your friend in time of
Trouble and time of need, yeah, oh
He is the light of the world
When darkness is all around you
You don't have to worry, now, whoa, yeah
He'll be your friend in time of
Trouble and time of need oh, oh, yeah
He is the light - I'm so glad
He is the light of the world yeah, oh yeah
He'll be your friend in time of
Trouble and time of need