How long Lord, did I hide in the shadows?
afraid and ashamed
knowing the things I had done
fearing, that You could never forgive me
My heart wept, my soul wailed its misery
while I beat my chest in my anguish
how wrong I was in the life I had lead
the things I had done
I knew my wrongs, and I was ashamed
still in my fears and pain, I called to You
crying out in my suffering, "forgive me Lord. I have sinned"
words fell from a wounded soul
spilling out of the dark of shame
yet I feared, what would the truth bring
but You called my name
called me out of that darkness
into Your glorious light
falling to my knees Lord, my head bowed
fearing, hoping, weary, seeking
I heard Your voice, I felt Your love
reaching out to me, wrapping me securely in Your peace
drawing me to You
Your nail scarred hands touch my heart in compassion
and I know, how I know Lord
In Your unfailing mercy and grace
I am forgiven
I am loved
I am blessed
in You, by You