I was sinking deep in sin; could see no peaceful shore

And my heavy heart was pulling me deeper down


There was no way to help myself


I'd tried that all too long

And with my life before my eyes I heard a sound


I was in Sunday School in second grade


Mrs. Aretha said to me: "You may feel you've reached the

end someday


Look to Jesus; seek His face."




Turn toward the sky; you'll find the face of mercy


He's loved you all this time; that's why the face of mercy


Sees beyond what you've done wrong

Forgiving till the guilt is gone





I stood up a different man; repentance felt so good

I found it hard to keep from singing "Oh Happy Day"


I thought of all the ones I know who need Him just as bad


And at the chance to share His love what I would say

I'd say I used to think "Amazing Grace" was just an old gospel song


But when I became a wretch like me my empty heart became His home




Turn toward the sky; you'll find the face of mercy


He's loved you all this time; that's why the face of mercy


Sees beyond what you've done wrong

Forgiving till the guilt is gone