The Celebration Hymnal

521

A New Name in Glory

1 I was once a sinner, but I came  
Pardon to receive from my Lord.  
This was freely given, and I found  
That He always kept His word.  

Refrain:  
There's a new name written down in glory,  
And it's mine, O yes, it's mine!  
And the white-robed angels sing the story,  
"A sinner has come home."  
For there's a new name written down in glory,  
And it's mine, O yes, it's mine!  
With my sins forgiven I am bound for heaven,  
Nevermore to roam.  

2 I was humbly kneeling at the cross,  
Fearing naught but God's angry frown,  
When the heavens opened and I saw  
That my name was written down. [Refrain]  

3 In the Book 'tis written, "Saved by grace."  
O the joy that came to my soul!  
Now I am forgiven, and I know  
By the blood I am made whole. [Refrain]

WORDS: C. Austin Miles
MUSIC: C. Austin Miles
Theme: New Life in Christ: Songs of Witness and Praise