I never knew
The power of forgiveness
I'd never felt
Something so strong
I'd only spent years of resistance
Back in the storm of my past
When I was far from Your grasp

CHORUS:
I spent a lifetime
Searching for a sanctuary
Running for cover
Running from the rain
You gave me shelter
You found me when I'd
Lost my bearings
Here in your sanctuary
I will remain

Wasn't it You watching over me
Deep in the throes of despair
Wasn't it You calling for me
Back when I barely could hear
Your whisper cut through the fear

(REPEAT CHORUS)

Oh, once I thought that I was drowning
In the wake of all my doubt
And as I slipped from sight
My heart was pounding
Till Your mercy pulled me out

(REPEAT CHORUS)