Born To Be Born Again

I went to see the doctor thought I was doin’ fine
But what he had to tell me sent a chill right up my spine
He said that he could help me but first I’d have to die
It sounded kinda strange but he said the reason why was…

I was born – born to be born again
I was born – born to be born again
I was born to know the Lord
I was born to be born again

He said that my condition was an illness known as sin
My chances of survival at the very best were grim
This problem I was born with was threatening my life
A total change of heart was the cure that he prescribed

I trusted his opinion and found that it was true
I cam through the operation and now I’m living’ proof that…

By Lynn Keesecker
c 1985, Mann Music, ASCAP