Once my sorrow was for the pain Of all I stood to lose and yet my sin remained. This sorrow, born of my pain, Kept my heart from turning back to Him again.
Now my sorrow is for the sin That gives offence to God and stains my soul within. This sorrow of godly pain Hopes I never give offence to Him again.
Sorrow for my sin brings my soul such pain. Yet this pain I know can lead my soul back to Him again.
Godly sorrow became the start Of the path that led to a mighty change of heart. This sorrow out of love Helps me find the way back to His home above.
Sorrow for my sin brings my soul such pain. Yet this pain I know can lead my soul back to Him again.