[Verse 1] I almost turned around that morning Trembling as I entered in The holy place felt far too sacred For a man so stained by sin I stood a long way off that day Ashamed before the Pharisee I beat my breast and bowed my head Have mercy, God, on me [Chorus] I brought no righteousness to claim No goodness I could plead Yet God received my humble cry And grace met all my need [Verse 2] I walked back down those temple steps With nothing outward changed But somehow everything within Would never be the same The shame I’d carried through those gates No longer held my soul The burden I had brought to God Was lighter walking home [Chorus] I brought no righteousness to claim No goodness I could plead Yet God received my humble cry And grace met all my need [Bridge] I came with nothing worth defending No reason He should welcome me Yet God received my trembling prayer And set this captive sinner free [Final Chorus] I brought no righteousness to claim No goodness I could plead Yet God received my humble cry And grace met all my need From that day my life’s been different His peace became my own With open heart I seek His face As mercy leads me home
