From Rags to Riches
by Pat Couchman

I use to walk around covered in clothes of shame and sin
Never knowing my place in this world and where I fit in
I would hang my head low knowing I was never good enough
And bury my thoughts and feelings and all that different stuff

I use to think that love was something I could never know
That somehow I had missed that blessing and love would never flow
The garments I wore were dirty from the miry pit my life was in
I was sure that there was where I would stay covered in my sin.

Then one day I heard Your name and Your words spoke to me
Saying come to me and I will clothe you with robes but I felt so unworthy
I listened more as you spoke to me day by day telling me of your love
Drawing me near to You by the power of Your Spirit that sweet heavenly dove.

You said I died for you, the price is paid in full, there is only one thing you must do
Receive my love, my forgiveness and I will clothe you with garments that are new
Righteousness, faith and joy, new armor with my feet shod with peace
Is what I want to give you just trade your shame and sin with Me.

This kind of love I have never known, who am I that You would do this for me
Humbly I came bowing before you asking you to cast my sins into your sea
You took me by my hand and exchanged my filthy garments for Your heavenly robes
Sanctifying me in Your truth and your love oh how I love my new clothes

No more does the stain of sin cause me to walk around ashamed in life
For you have become my bridegroom and I have become Your wife
From rags to riches that is where you long to take the hurting of this world
Pouring out Your love into the heart of every man, woman, boy and girl

I am dressed now by You and ready to seek Your face and receive your grace
Coming to You in time of need no longer walking around hiding my face
For my sin You took and washed me clean the day You called me to You
Jesus I thank you with all of my heart for clothing me and making me brand new.

Love in Christ, Pat