Even When It Hurts (Praise Song) Live - Hillsong UNITED
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Even When It Hurts (Praise Song) Live by Hillsong UNITED.
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Even When It Hurts (Praise Song)
Words and Music by Joel Houston
© 2015 Hillsong Music Publishing Australia
CCLI: 7037924
VERSE 1:
Take this fainted heart
Take these tainted hands
Wash me in Your love
Come like grace again
CHORUS 1:
Even when my strength is lost
I’ll praise You
Even when I have no song
I’ll praise You
Even when it’s hard to find the words
Louder then I’ll sing Your praise
POST CHORUS:
I will only sing Your praise
I will only sing Your praise
I will only sing Your praise
VERSE 2:
Take this mountain weight
Take these ocean tears
Hold me through the trial
Come like hope again
CHORUS 2:
Even when the fight seems lost
I’ll praise You
Even when it hurts like hell
I’ll praise You
Even when it makes no sense to sing
Louder then I’ll sing Your praise
BRIDGE:
And my heart burns only for You
You are all You are all I want
And my soul waits only for You
And I will sing till the morning has come
Lord my heart burns only for You
You are all You are all I want
And my soul
waits only for You
And I will sing till the miracle comes
CHORUS 3:
Even when the morning comes
I’ll praise You
Even when the fight is won
I’ll praise You
Even when my time on earth is done
Louder then I’ll sing Your praise
I will only sing Your praise
Following the journey of the song through the first four times we ever played it live, from studio to arena— There is a parallel to be found within the narrative of seasons and days, the constant-unpredictibility of life, and the unchanging, unfailing nature of God and His faithfulness — and what singing His praises unlocks in us. In this journey, the song serves as the constant and honest-confession within us, as the environment and atmosphere changes like the seasons come-and-go around us.
Even When it Hurts is a Praise Song – not exactly in the new-traditional happy-clappy-Sunday-morning sense — no, this is the kind written to sound its loudest in the cold-lonely-silence of the darkest night, or the heart-drenched-desperation of the heaviest of tears. It's a song that finds it’s voice in the moments and seasons where to all common sense and logic, to sing, and be thankful for anything at all, let alone sing a song of praise to God, makes no sense at all - when the fight seems lost and all strength gone with it - when it's hard to even find the words -- louder then, this is that kind of praise song.
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We are making the download available on our website (hil.so/EWIH) - and humbly ask that if you can, you would consider donating any amount to the World Vision Syrian refugee fund.
if there is anything to be taken from our own hardship and God’s grace and compassion toward us — and even if we are still waiting in our own difficult night for the morning to come, there is perhaps nothing more powerful that we could do, than to take our focus off ourselves, and help others who are suffering. Together we are believing that our generosity, will ring even louder than our song, and will tangibly become the miracle to the desperate plight and prayers and of so many who have lost everything - It’s impossible to fathom the enormity of the crisis, and the turmoil people have been through, and are going through - forced to flee the oppression and war-ravaged-hell-on-earth they once called home, and the daunting uncertainty of all that is before them. (spread the word / share the links / share the video)
LOVE. HU
Click here to listen to the latest from Hillsong UNITED: https://united.lnk.to/ytplaylistID
Stay Connected
Instagram: https://instagram.com/hillsongunited
Facebook: https://facebook.com/hillsongunited
Twitter: https://twitter.com/hillsongunited
Website: https://hillsong.com/united
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Even When It Hurts (Praise Song)
Words and Music by Joel Houston
© 2015 Hillsong Music Publishing Australia
CCLI: 7037924
VERSE 1:
Take this fainted heart
Take these tainted hands
Wash me in Your love
Come like grace again
CHORUS 1:
Even when my strength is lost
I’ll praise You
Even when I have no song
I’ll praise You
Even when it’s hard to find the words
Louder then I’ll sing Your praise
POST CHORUS:
I will only sing Your praise
I will only sing Your praise
I will only sing Your praise
VERSE 2:
Take this mountain weight
Take these ocean tears
Hold me through the trial
Come like hope again
CHORUS 2:
Even when the fight seems lost
I’ll praise You
Even when it hurts like hell
I’ll praise You
Even when it makes no sense to sing
Louder then I’ll sing Your praise
BRIDGE:
And my heart burns only for You
You are all You are all I want
And my soul waits only for You
And I will sing till the morning has come
Lord my heart burns only for You
You are all You are all I want
And my soul
waits only for You
And I will sing till the miracle comes
CHORUS 3:
Even when the morning comes
I’ll praise You
Even when the fight is won
I’ll praise You
Even when my time on earth is done
Louder then I’ll sing Your praise
I will only sing Your praise
Following the journey of the song through the first four times we ever played it live, from studio to arena— There is a parallel to be found within the narrative of seasons and days, the constant-unpredictibility of life, and the unchanging, unfailing nature of God and His faithfulness — and what singing His praises unlocks in us. In this journey, the song serves as the constant and honest-confession within us, as the environment and atmosphere changes like the seasons come-and-go around us.
Even When it Hurts is a Praise Song – not exactly in the new-traditional happy-clappy-Sunday-morning sense — no, this is the kind written to sound its loudest in the cold-lonely-silence of the darkest night, or the heart-drenched-desperation of the heaviest of tears. It's a song that finds it’s voice in the moments and seasons where to all common sense and logic, to sing, and be thankful for anything at all, let alone sing a song of praise to God, makes no sense at all - when the fight seems lost and all strength gone with it - when it's hard to even find the words -- louder then, this is that kind of praise song.
++++
We are making the download available on our website (hil.so/EWIH) - and humbly ask that if you can, you would consider donating any amount to the World Vision Syrian refugee fund.
if there is anything to be taken from our own hardship and God’s grace and compassion toward us — and even if we are still waiting in our own difficult night for the morning to come, there is perhaps nothing more powerful that we could do, than to take our focus off ourselves, and help others who are suffering. Together we are believing that our generosity, will ring even louder than our song, and will tangibly become the miracle to the desperate plight and prayers and of so many who have lost everything - It’s impossible to fathom the enormity of the crisis, and the turmoil people have been through, and are going through - forced to flee the oppression and war-ravaged-hell-on-earth they once called home, and the daunting uncertainty of all that is before them. (spread the word / share the links / share the video)
LOVE. HU
@joykorat3181
I'm going through na breakup ..it really hurts.😭😭... someone like this pls Soo I can always come back to this moment and see my progress
239 likes
@RickyRayPhotography
Three years ago I commented on this video about how my wife and I wanted to have children but have been unsuccessful. This song was a perfect depiction of what was happening in our hearts. I am pleased to announce that 1 week and 2 days ago, my wife and I adopted a baby girl. God is so good! His will is good and he is always deserving of our praise! Love you guys! Thanks to everyone who prayed for my wife and I. Her name is Alice Diana Ray!
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@samitaroselin693
My boyfriend just passed away . In the morning . And today is my birthday . Please give me strength Oh Lord . I feel so weak and helpless. Please make this pain go away.
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@MatovuAslam
I was a Muslim I accepted Jesus Christ as my Lord Hallelujah 🙏🙏🙏
596 likes
@ohmel803
I’m 16 and Im struggling with depression, anxiety & an addiction to smoking weed. Today was the first day going to church in a few months.. and I’m so lost and I pray to find myself and God. Please pray for me.
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@clarisinaussie
Dear... Whoever is reading this I just want to let you know that you have what it takes to overcome any obstacles in your way. Don't listen to the negativity around you, don't look at your circumstances, don't listen to the voice of fear but trust God with all your heart. Submit your all to Him and He will come through for you, because He is greater and stronger than your fear, circumstances or the negativity around you!. Don’t let your heart be troubled. Don’t give up. God is in control!.💛
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@Sigurd-c6d
My son died in a motorcycle accident seven months ago. A school bus took his right of way. He was 27. This song was the opening song at his funeral service. It is forever linked to him. I shed tears every time I hear it. At the same time, I praise the Lord because I know that Max and I are safe in his arms and that He is our refuge. Even when it hurts...
463 likes
@moreofrachelle
4 December 2025 @8:11am. Some one like this comment. I want to come back here in 2026 with a testimony
397 likes
@darbysibanda9381
Is there anyone still listening to this beautiful song with me in 2025.?
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@kristinesuzon3982
I don’t understand His plans right now, but I will always praise Him.
892 likes
@geddmendiola
Can you inlcude us in your prayers, we lost our only son 9 yo gabriel last March 2026... Me and my wife need it daily. But we thank and praise JESUS, even it hurts a lot we don't know why... But we hold to His promise until we see our creator in His kingdom ❤
3 likes
@marisoldiaz7274
I lost my 19 month old baby. I sang this song at his funeral. God is good, even when we can’t understand.
15K likes
@diananadin2897
Lost my mother this week. I'm here because God is always Good. Peace love and light to all
5.7K likes
@hiimbooper8550
Um hi? I'm 14 and I'm dealing with depression and anxiety and an addiction to pornography and I just ask for anyone who sees this to please pray for me.
5.9K likes
@elizabethsakala1913
Who’s here in June 2025 and still being blessed?🙌🏽
187 likes
@bella8196
I was just diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of cancer today. I don’t have much longer to live and I feel as though my world has been turned on it’s head and I’m not sure what to do. I’m so very scared. I’m afraid that I won’t be able to live out my life. Not to mention my depression and anxiety have been progressively getting worse since the start of the pandemic. Please pray for me.
862 likes
@elizarvakabua542
Is there anyone still listening to this beautiful song with me on 2024.?
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@geraldymarciano1144
I'm 3 days clean from meth addictions, and even I've got so many demons around me I believe He's holding my hands and I ALWAYS SEEK YOUR FACE...
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@dianagarcia2665
Who’s here in 2026 🎉
703 likes
@LiteraryGamer1
This comment section makes me feel that I'm not alone in this fight, that I'm not the only one who's suffering. Anyone who will see this, please continue to fight, we're all in this together with God.
<3 Godbless everyone
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