From the recording Hymn Arrangements & Rewrites

The original verses and chorus written by William Newell set to a modern tune

Lyrics

Years I spent, in vanity and pride, caring not my Lord was crucified,
Knowing not it was for me He died, on Calvary.

By God's Word at last my sin I learned then I trembled at the law I'd spurned,
Till my guilty soul imploring turned to Calvary

Mercy there was great, and grace was free; pardon was multiplied
It was there my soul found liberty at Calvary

Now I've giv'n to Jesus everything, now I gladly claim Him as my King
Now my raptured soul can only sing of Calvary

Oh the love that drew salvation's plan! Oh the grace, that brought it down to man!
Oh the mighty gulf that God did span at Calvary!