Lyrics
I've been held by the Savior
I have experienced the embrace of the Savior.
I've felt fire from above
I have felt a divine, transformative power from above.
I've been down to the river
I have gone through a spiritual journey symbolized by going down to the river.
I ain't the same, a prodigal returned
I am not the same person; a prodigal has returned, indicating a spiritual return or transformation.
All my hope is in Jesus
All my trust and confidence are placed in Jesus.
Thank God that yesterday's gone
I am grateful that the troubles of yesterday are behind me.
All my sins are forgiven
All my sins have been pardoned and wiped away.
And I've been washed by the blood
I have undergone a spiritual purification represented by being washed by the blood (symbolizing the sacrifice of Jesus).
I'm no stranger to prison
I am familiar with the experience of confinement or hardship.
I've worn shackles and chains
I have endured difficult circumstances symbolized by wearing shackles and chains.
But I've been freed and forgiven
Despite past struggles, I have been liberated and granted forgiveness.
And I'm not going back, I'll never be the same
I am determined not to revert to my old ways; a commitment to lasting change.
That's why I sing
Expressing joy and gratitude for the mentioned spiritual transformation.
All my hope is in Jesus
Reiterating that all hope and trust are placed in Jesus.
Thank God that yesterday's gone
Reflecting on the relief that the difficulties of the past are behind.
All my sins are forgiven
Affirming the forgiveness of all committed sins.
I've been washed by the blood
Reemphasizing the spiritual purification through being washed by the blood.
There's a kind of thing that just breaks a man
Describing a type of experience that deeply humbles and challenges an individual.
Break him down to his knees
This experience brings a person to their knees, a symbol of surrender or humility.
God, I've been broken more than a time or two
Acknowledging multiple instances of being broken, likely referring to hardships or challenges.
Yes, Lord then
A moment of surrender or submission to the Lord.
Then He picked me up and showed me What it means to be a man
Being lifted up by God and taught the essence of true manhood.
Come on and sing all my hope is in Jesus
Inviting others to join in singing about the hope found in Jesus.
Thank God that yesterday's gone
Expressing gratitude for the passage of troublesome times.
Yes, all my sins are forgiven
Confirming the forgiveness of all sins.
I've been washed by the blood
Reiterating the symbolic purification through the cleansing power of the blood.
Come on and sing all my hope is in Jesus
Encouraging others to join in singing about the hope found in Jesus.
Thank God that yesterday's gone
Expressing continued gratitude for overcoming past challenges.
Yes, all my sins are forgiven
Affirming the ongoing forgiveness of sins.
Oh I've been washed by the blood, oh oh
Finalizing the narrative with a proclamation of being spiritually cleansed by the blood of Jesus.
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