Words of Strength takes the form of a dialogue between the generations. Young women turn to the adult women for the knowledge and experience to overcome difficult times. "I have no confidence. I am frightened. I am lost." The women answer by singing verses of I've Got Peace Like a River. The generations alternate in their singing, with the younger voices joining the adults as the message becomes clear. By the end, the two choruses sing together: "We can find the words to build a life of hope."