Verse 1

Were it not for the Lord
I’d be hopeless
Carrying all of my shame
I’d be lost in the way of rebellion
Never aware of His grace

Chorus 1

But because of the Lord I‘m forgiven
Jesus declared I am clean
He has cancelled the record against me
Nailing my sins to a tree

Verse 2

Were it not for the Lord
I’d be prideful
Measuring all my success
I would covet against those above me
And act as above those with less

Chorus 2

But because of the Lord all my boasting
Belongs to the Christ who redeems
No amount of my working could save me
Praise God for His patience with me

Verse 3

Were it not for the Lord
I’d be anxious
Worrying loss and disease
I would never find peace in my suffering
Never find joy or relief

Chorus 3

But because of the Lord who is sovereign
He has comforted He has sustained
In the Lord there is no senseless suffering
So grace for today I will pray

Verse 4

Were it not for the Lord
And His promise
Dying would lead me to fear
I would cling to this Earth
And these treasures
Thinking I’d miss something here

Chorus 4

But because of the Lord I have Heaven
A home where the saints will remain
It is there where I’ll see my Redeemer
And sing to the Lamb who was slain

Chorus 5

Oh because of the Lord I have Heaven
What a glorious day that will be
When my eyes meet the face of my Savior
Who laid down His life for me

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Were it not for the Lord
I’d have nothing
But with Him I have everything