Once I was straying in sin's dark valley No hope within could I see They searched through Heaven And found a Savior To save a poor lost soul like me. O what a Savior, O hallelujah His heart was broken on Calvary His hands were nail scarred His side was riven He gave His life-blood for even me. Death's chilly water I'll soon be crossing His hand will lead me safe o're I'll join the in that great city And sing up there for evermore. O what a Savior, O hallelujah His heart was broken on Calvary His hands were nail scarred His side was riven He gave His life-blood for even me.