I'm greatly afraid There's distress on all sides I've no ransom to pay For the price on my life I'm seeking my own Schemes secure, satisfy Yet no words can console Where my hands have devised You're holding me down You're holding me back You're holding me ♪ Deliver me, God From the guilt that I've sown Where condemnation's hot There your mercy is shown I'll wrestle all night If it breaks all my bones Make the wrong I've made right Could you bless me, my Lord? You're holding me down You're holding me back You're holding me ♪ I'll tell you the truth He said unto me The best work you can do Is cast off and believe Somehow I've found grace After my attempt failed I've seen God face to face And my life has prevailed You're holding me You're holding me You're holding me You're holding me ♪ I will not let go Till the break of the day For the blessing bestowed Is this righteous embrace You're holding me down You're holding me back You're holding me