transcribed from recording by group “phoenix” on album “true bluegrass
gospel” ( rebel records , 2007 )
capo 4

verse 1 :
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god looked down from heaven and saw the sin from man
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he knew he`d have to offer him an al – ternate plan
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so , he turned to his son jesus who sat beside him there
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he knew for my salvation that i didn`t have a prayer

chorus :
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i didn`t have a prayer i could offer up to him
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i didn`t have a prayer that could wash away my sin
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now , i looked toward the heavens , i know that he is there
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jesus paid for my salvation when i didn`t have a prayer

verse 2 :
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in this world of trouble , them burdens that we bear
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there`s times akin i`d find the words to offer up my cares
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so , i go to him in silence and know that he is there
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i felt my savior`s presence when i didn`t have a prayer

( chorus )

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( chorus )

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now , i looked toward the heavens i know that he is there
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jesus paid for my salvation when i didn`t have a prayer