The name of Jesus...

when i first spoke your name

i used it like a blade

cutting and sharp, a mask to hide the pain

when i first spoke your name

when i next spoke your name

i could no longer bear the weight

of years hiding behind the ache

when i next spoke your name

but when you spoke my name

oh i swear the angels sang

peace came and stole my shame

when you spoke my name

now when i speak your name

i sing it like a sweet refrain

no longer curse you for you broke my chains

i sing your name

i sing your name

i sing your name

oh i sing your name

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