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New life

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1 Gone is the guilt of my sin,
Peace is now reigning within;
Since I believed—pardon received—
Happy so happy I’ve been.

Refrain:
New life in Christ, abundant and free!
What glories shine, what joys are mine,
What wondrous blessings I see!
My past with its sin, the searching and strife,
Forever gone—there’s a bright new dawn!
For in Christ I have found new life!

2 Brighter the journey each day,
Tho there is much to dismay;
Heaven awaits—bright pearly gates—
There at the end of the way. [Refrain]

3 Come with your sin-burdened heart,
Christ will His cleansing impart;
He will forgive—in Him you’ll live
O how the joy-bells will start. [Refrain]

Source: Praise! Our Songs and Hymns #537

Author: John W. Peterson

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Text Information

First Line: Gone is the guilt of my sin
Title: New life
Author: John W. Peterson
Language: English
Copyright: © 1963, renewal 1991, The John W. Peterson Music Co. You may download one copy of this song for your own personal use. To make copies or to perform the work you must get permission from John W. Peterson Music Co. or through your license with Christian Copyright Licensing International (CCLI).

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