Gone from my heart the world and all its charm; Gone are my sins and all that would alarm; Gone evermore, and by His grace I know The precious blood of Jesus cleanses white as snow. I love Him, I love Him, Because He first loved me, And purchased my salvation on Calv'ry's tree. Once I was lost upon the plains of sin; Once was a slave to doubts and fears within; Once was afraid to trust a loving God, But now my guilt is washed away in Jesus' blood. I love Him, I love Him, Because He first loved me, And purchased my salvation on Calv'ry's tree. Once I was bound, but now I am set free; Once I was blind, but now the light I see; Once I was dead, but now in Christ I live, To tell the world the peace that he alone can give. I love Him, I love Him, Because He first loved me, And purchased my salvation on Calv'ry's tree.