don t let me grow bitter i pray give me strength to carry on my way i m leanin on you like a wooden cane while i m walkin through i m walkin through the valley of pain i m believn there s a reason for this trial this too shall pass in a little while oh lord have mercy if i complain while i m walkin through i m walkin through a valley of pain while i m walkin through i m walkin through a valley of pain won t you bathe me in a river of my tears whisper hope and truth and courage in my ears when i m hurting i have a dangerous tounge i ll lose it and use it like a gun lord stop me if you see me takin aim while i m walkin through i m walkin through a valley of pain i m walkin through i m walkin through a valley of pain i m walkin through i m walkin through a valley of pain bathe me in a river of my tears whisper hope and truth and courage in my ears remind me when i reach the other side i ll be thankful for every tear that i cried don t let me grow bitter i pray give me strength to carry on my way don t let the darkness drive me insane while i m walkin through walkin through a valley of pain i m walkin through i m walkin through a valley of pain i m walkin through i m walkin through this valley of pain