My Sin Is Ever Before Me

I was born in shadows
I was shaped in wrong
My hands ain't clean, Lord
And my heart ain't strong
You saw the truth in me
Even when I lied
Now I'm cryin' mercy
With my soul open wide

My sin is ever before me
Can't shake it loose from my soul
Lord, won't you wash me in mercy
Make this broken man whole
Don't cast me from your presence
Don't take your Spirit away
I'm down on my knees,
I need your grace today

I know what I done, Lord
I can't look away
My guilt like thunder
Rolls through every day
You want truth in the inward part
Not just some holy show
So break me down gentle
Let your cleansing flow

My sin is ever before me
Like a shadow I can't outrun
But you're the God of compassion
The faithful, merciful One
Create in me a clean heart
Put a new spirit inside
Lift me from the ashes
And stay by my side

Open my lips and I'll sing your name
Tell the world your love heals shame
You don't want burnt offerings
Just a soul that's real
A heart crushed by sorrow
That only you can heal

My sin is ever before me
But your mercy's deeper still
Blot out my transgressions
Bend me to your will
Restore the joy of salvation
Let your song rise in me
A blues cry turned to blessing
A captive set free