I used to be cruel and I used to be cold
The wounds of life left me calloused and closed
I used to be mean and I used to be mad
These were the weapons I’d use to keep the upper hand
But there in my darkness a light began to shine
And the heavy shadows lifted from this selfish soul of mine
Your love washed over me
Your sweet love set this captive free
Your love breathed new life in me
I’ve never been the same since that day
Your love washed over me
I used to be hateful and I used to be hard
But now amazing grace is softening my heart
I used to be bitter and I used to be blind
But through the power of love true freedom is mine
My chains are gone, I’m not who I used to be
You changed it all when You reached down and saved me
Words and Music by Jamie Page
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