[Intro – soft building, light keys + pad] (Background vocals, soft and layered) New every morning… new every morning… His mercies rise… [Verse 1 – Female lead, warm and expectant] In the tender mercy of our God The sunrise visits from on high Light breaks through the darkest night Guiding every weary heart into the way of peace [Verse 2 – Male lead, strong and hopeful] Weeping may stay for the night But joy is already on its way Your steadfast love never fails Your mercies never come to an end [Pre-Chorus – Male & Female together] They are new every morning Great is Your faithfulness! [Chorus – Full group, big and bright + Background vocals stacking harmonies] This is the day the Lord has made! We will rejoice and be glad in it! Joy comes with the morning! Light breaks forth like the dawn! Healing springs up speedily Your glory is our rear guard! We lift our hands in thanksgiving For this brand new day! [Verse 3 – Female lead with soft male harmonies underneath] Your anger lasts but a moment Your favor is for a lifetime The night is over, the shadows flee Joy comes with the morning light [Bridge – Call and response, building intensity] (Male) Great is Your faithfulness! (Female + BGVs) Great is Your faithfulness! (Male) New every morning! (Female + BGVs) New every morning! (All) Sunrise from on high! (All) Guiding us into peace! (BGVs rising) Thank You, Jesus… thank You, Lord… [Final Chorus – Full force, clapping, joyful shouts allowed] This is the day the Lord has made! We will rejoice and be glad in it! Joy comes with the morning! Light breaks forth like the dawn! His mercies never end His love will never fail! We give You all the glory For this brand new day! [Outro – soft but still bright, fading with smiles] (Background vocals, tender and full) Joy comes with the morning… New mercies rising… This is the day… This is the day… Thank You, Lord.
