(Verse 1)
I was walkin’ down a lonesome road, heavy on my mind,
Carryin’ a burden, searchin’ for a sign.
Then a stranger stopped and smiled at me one day,
Said, “Friend, let me tell you ‘bout a better way.”

(Chorus)
I’d never heard of Jesus, never heard His name,
Never knew that love could take away my shame.
But when he told me of the cross and the empty grave,
My heart came alive, and my soul was saved!

(Verse 2)
He spoke of a Savior who walked this earth,
Healed the brokenhearted, gave the blind new worth.
Hung on a cross, took the nails for me,
Died and rose again to set the captives free.

(Chorus)
I’d never heard of Jesus, never heard His name,
Never knew that love could take away my shame.
But when he told me of the cross and the empty grave,
My heart came alive, and my soul was saved!

(Bridge)
All my life I’d wandered, thought I’d never find,
A peace so gentle, a love so kind.
But He was waitin’, waitin’ all along,
Callin’ to my heart with a heavenly song.
Now I’m singin’ loud, I’ll never be the same,
Since I met my Jesus and learned His name!

(Chorus)
I’d never heard of Jesus, never heard His name,
Never knew that love could take away my shame.
But when he told me of the cross and the empty grave,
My heart came alive, and my soul was saved!

(Outro)
But when he told me of the cross and the empty grave,
My heart came alive, and my soul was saved!