verse 1 the evening now in sight i earnestly contend to just stay grounded with the absence of the light the enemy moves in and i am surrounded with a weary heart the battle goes on lord i will rest in the words that you spoke to me chorus you are my life you are my strength my faithful defense and my cover my shield and shelter saviour and shepherd you re my life and my strength jesus you are verse 2 the warfare rages on the toll it takes is that my heart is tender my spirit yet is strong but as usual my flesh wants to surrender though it s hard to wait on your word i ll depend and believe with my heart until the end bridge in my distress i called on you and from your throne you heard me and saved me vamp you are x6 oh you are jesus you are my shield and shelter savior and shepherd you re my life jesus you are you are my life you are my strength you are my life you are my strength