No Alibi
I stand accused and guilty
I cannot plead my case
Because I do not have one
Such a waste, such a waste
For I have surely lived a lie
Worn the mask of a righteous man
I’ve no defense, no alibi
And no excuse on which to stand.
But standing up for me I see a cross
And I will cling unto it at all costs
For what I need is mercy
Forgiveness that is free
The blood by which your grace has covered me.
For my guilt and shame
My filthy rags and pain
You’ve exchange for righteousness and peace
And now I stand in awe,
Found guilty by the law
But by your grace I’ve received my release…
For I have surely lived a lie
Worn the mask of a righteous man
I’ve no defense, no alibi
And no excuse on which to stand.
But standing up for me I see a cross
And I will cling unto it at all costs
For what I need is mercy
Forgiveness that is free
The blood by which your grace has covered me.
Anthony Foster
June 17, 2002