God Gives Me Strength

A raw, down‑home gospel‑blues prayer in the spirit of the Delta greats. “God Gives Me Strength” blends field‑holler soul, acoustic grit, and heartfelt worship into a simple, powerful cry for God’s help and hope.    • Washed in The Blues   “God Gives Me Strength” is a classic, roots‑deep gospel‑blues song shaped by the sound of dusty Mississippi fields, lonely trains, and the early blues pioneers. With echoes of LedBelly, Blind Willie Johnson, Mississippi John Hurt, and Robert Johnson, this track carries the feel of a field holler turned prayer. Simple, honest, and soul‑level, it’s a reminder that even in our weakest moments, God gives us the strength to stand, walk, and carry on. Gospel Blues Delta Blues Acoustic Roots Gospel Field‑Holler Blues Southern Folk Worship Soulful Humble Earthy Reflective Hopeful Raw and honest Blind Willie Johnson Mississippi John Hurt Lead Belly (LedBelly) Robert Johnson Son House Rev. Gary Davis #gospelblues #deltablues #rootsworship Written and produced by Tom Rouse. © 2026 Tom Rouse & Tomlynn Media. IPI: 00441001718 ISWC: T-329.829.969-7 ISRC: US-QT8MP-26-00081 Lyrics: GOD GIVES ME STRENGTH [Verse 1] With every step I feel His hand In every breath I understand God helps us through He has a plan Sees our struggle And helps us stand [Verse 2] When doubts arise And fears dismay I know my God Will show the way I close my eyes And listen clear He gives me hope Calms my fears [Chorus] God gives me strength (God gives me strength) He makes me strong (He makes me strong) I know I’m just (I know I’m just) Flesh, blood and bone (Flesh, blood and bone) But with my God (But with my God) I’ll carry on (I’ll carry on) God gives me strength (God gives me strength) He makes me strong (He makes me strong) [Verse 3] No mountain high No valley deep Can separate Cause I'm in his keep In His footsteps I will walk And with my god I will talk [Chorus] God gives me strength (God gives me strength) He makes me strong (He makes me strong) I know I’m just (I know I’m just) Flesh, blood and bone (Flesh, blood and bone) But with my God (But with my God) I’ll carry on (I’ll carry on) God gives me strength (God gives me strength) He makes me strong (He makes me strong) [Outro] But with my God (But with my God) I’ll carry on (I’ll carry on) Hmmmmm, Hmmmmm (Hmmmmm, Hmmmmm) But with my God (But with my God) I’ll carry on (I’ll carry on) Hmmmmm, Hmmmmm (Hmmmmm, Hmmmmm) God gives me strength He Makes Me Strong