I kept calling the former things Back into the room Guilt and shame and old names Like they still had work to do But You said do not call to mind What I already left behind Behold Something new is springing If I will only look I lay down the former things I will not live there anymore You made a way for all things new And I am walking through that door I lay down the former things Entrusting You this path Need not fear my days You are doing what will last If anyone is in Christ The old has passed away New creation Not a better version of yesterday Ending things from the past Implementing what will stay Never-ending Steadfast This is the new You made I lay down the former things I will not live there anymore You made a way for all things new And I am walking through that door I lay down the former things Entrusting You this path Need not fear my days You are doing what will last I give You the guilt I give You the shame I give You the story That kept using my name Make my mind new Make my life new I will declare Your praise I lay down the former things I will not live there anymore You made a way for all things new And I am walking through that door I lay down the former things Entrusting You this path Need not fear my days You are doing what will last Begin anew The former things Are done [Music and Lyrics by Jennifer Leigh Nelson © 2026 Cajora Creations, LLC. All rights reserved.]
