Now I see my life fade away
Where’s my hope? Where’s my youth?
My dreams have slipped away
My song has turned to gray
Who can break these prison chains?
I’m so alone.
Who has the power to change a heart from stone?
Only the love of God
Oh, that the love of God were known
Jesus, help me!
Oh, lift me from the mire
Send love from Your throne
Heal my broken heart
With love Your own, let down Your hand from Your throne
Bow down your ear and hear Your child in need
Bow down to hear me
Your love can change my fear into Your perfect peace
Let down Your saving hand to lift me from the mire
To solid ground that’s infinitely higher
Oh, Holy One of Israel, to Thee my heart,
To Thee my life I give to You, my King
My strife flees, my pain has ceased, my joy increased,
For love abounds, grace has found, I’m no more -
I’m no more Your wayward son
I’m no more Your wayward son
I’m no more Your wayward son
Lord, You’ve save me, I’m no longer a