Once I lay in the graveyard of sin Bereft of hope or light "But God"—Who is love; "But God"—in grace Brought my deadened soul to life! I sing a new song for I have a new life I sing a new song of praise! Its notes have been written in crimson blood I sing of my Savior's grace ♪ Once I walked in the way of the world A slave to all I craved "But God"—Who is love; "But God"—in grace Set me free from Satan's chains! ♪ Now I share in the joy of the Lord With Jesus as my King "Since God"—Who is love; "Since God"—in grace Taught my silent heart to sing! I sing a new song for I have a new life I sing a new song of praise! Its notes have been written in crimson blood I sing of my Savior's grace I sing a song A song of praise Its notes have been written in crimson blood I sing of my Savior's grace ♪ I sing a new song of praise