Release Me From This Snare

I acknowledged my sin to you and I did not cover my iniquity

There's no way to hide from your all seeing eyes

You know everything I can't tell you a lie

You know my own heart much better than I

You know when I sleep and you know when I rise

You know all the thoughts that go through my mind

From morning to night every moment of pride, hey!

I acknowledged my sin to you and I did not cover my iniquity

You know what I've done, you know what I do

So I open my mouth and confess it to you

And you're making me new, it's your spirit at work

To convict me of sin so I know where to turn

And I know where to run

Run to your arms to be cleansed of my sin by the blood of your son, hey!

I acknowledge my sin, I know I can't kill it with a knife or a gun

It must be crucified on the cross with your son

Then I can know that it's finished and done

Then I can know that I'm truly forgiven and get to the business of living for you

And it's not for my glory but only for you

And it speaks of your mercy, your love and your truth

Give me the faith to believe what you say

And to trust in your word when I'm tempted to stray

And to patiently wait for the day you return

I hate my sin it burns but

The old will pass away, while I'm still here you hear my prayer

Please, wash my sins away, oh lord, release me from this snare

Oh God my sin is great, there's no escaping it

I hate my sin but I still partake in it

I've become numb to the touch from feeling it

I've learned the art and skill of concealing it

I might pretend and keep my composure

Hoping never to disclose the truth that it exposes

And even though nobody around me knows it

God, you notice it

And when I'm alone it shows it

I do a good job doing good deeds

Look the right part because I say the right things

Trust in your word, and what's best for me

But it seems that I still live in disbelief

I begin to better understand confession

When I understand the weight of my sin and its' effect

And how it's a direct reflection of my selfishness

And recognize your correct assessment

I don't have to hide behind my own pride

Tear myself up from the guilt inside

Because I've been given everything I've ever needed

To stand clean and forgiven when I received Jesus so

The old will pass away, while I'm still here you hear my prayer

Please, wash my sins away, oh lord, release me from this snare