The hymn, now titled “Just As If I Had Never Sinned, Hallelujah to His Name”, is a six-verse composition with a triumphant refrain, celebrating God’s grace and redemption. Each verse traces the journey from sin’s bondage to eternal worship, emphasizing forgiveness, cleansing, and victory through Christ’s sacrifice. The refrain joyfully proclaims freedom and praise, designed for congregational singing with a glorious, uplifting tone. The hymn is rooted in biblical themes of justification and renewal, with poetic imagery and a majestic feel suitable for worship.
Verse 1
In shadows deep, my soul did stray,
Where guilt and shame had barred the way.
Yet mercy called with boundless grace,
To lift me to the Savior’s face.
Refrain
Just as if I had never sinned,
Cleansed and whole, my heart begins!
Hallelujah, praise His name divine,
Forever free, His love is mine!
Verse 2
The chains of sin, so dark, so strong,
Held fast my soul for far too long.
But Jesus broke them with His might,
And led me to eternal light.
Refrain
Just as if I had never sinned,
Cleansed and whole, my heart begins!
Hallelujah, praise His name divine,
Forever free, His love is mine!
Verse 3
No stain remains, no mark of shame,
For Christ has washed me in His name.
His blood has made my spirit new,
My heart now sings His promise true.
Refrain
Just as if I had never sinned,
Cleansed and whole, my heart begins!
Hallelujah, praise His name divine,
Forever free, His love is mine!
Verse 4
The cross, my hope, my victory won,
Through Jesus Christ, God’s only Son.
He bore my guilt, my debt He paid,
And now in Him, I’m unafraid.
Refrain
Just as if I had never sinned,
Cleansed and whole, my heart begins!
Hallelujah, praise His name divine,
Forever free, His love is mine!
Verse 5
With angels now, my voice I raise,
To sing of grace through endless days.
In robes of white, I’ll stand and sing,
Before the throne of Christ my King.
Refrain
Just as if I had never sinned,
Cleansed and whole, my heart begins!
Hallelujah, praise His name divine,
Forever free, His love is mine!
Verse 6
O glorious day, when all shall see,
The Lamb who reigns in majesty!
His love has won, His grace prevails,
And Heaven’s song will never fail.
Refrain
Just as if I had never sinned,
Cleansed and whole, my heart begins!
Hallelujah, praise His name divine,
Forever free, His love is mine!