(refrain)
Sandpaper, chisels, and hammers,
Lord, You know the needs of my heart.
Sandpaper, chisels, and hammers,
Lord, You see the end from the start.
You know every tool You need to use on me
To change my heart and set me free;
You know every sin You need to break away
With sandpaper, chisels, and hammers on me.
(verse 1)
Lord You want us all to be like Jesus.
Trouble comes to make us more like Him.
Help me Lord to see that You are leading me.
In all trials and tribulations
Lord to have this consolation.
Refrain
(verse 2)
Lord You tell us those You love you chasten,
Teaching us the way we need to live.
Precious Fatherhood, Lord all You do is good.
Testing us, You make us stronger.
Thus we stand instead of wander.
Refrain
(verse 3)
Lord You promise You will never leave us;
You will give us strength for every test.
Cause my faith to grow, more of Your beauty know:
Precious weight in heaven's glory,
Worthy end to earth's sad story.