Once I was strained
In sin's dark valley
No hope within could
I see
But they searched through heaven
And found the Savior
And he saved a poor lost soul
Like me
That's why I sing
Oh, what a Savior
Oh, hallelujah
His heart was broken
On Calvary
Hallelujah
His hands were nailed scarred
His side was driven
He gave his life's blood
For even me
Death's chilling waters
I'll soon be crossing
And his hand will lead me
Savior
Oh, what a Savior
And I'll join the chorus
Oh, in that bright city
Yes, I'll sing it up there
Forever
Oh, and evermore
Oh, what a Savior
The Savior
Oh, hallelujah
His heart was broken
On Calvary
On Calvary
His hands were nailed scarred
On Calvary
His gilded blood
His blood's blood
love for even me.
