Cleanse my Sin

Cleanse my sin

Verse 1

The night gets loud when I’m all alone,

Old desires ringing through my bones.

Every shortcut calls my name,

Promises comfort but delivers chains.

I know the path, I’ve walked before,

Ends in regret, leaves me wanting more.

So I breathe deep, fall to my knees,

Lord, I need You to rescue me.

Pre-Chorus

I clear my head, I fix my eyes,

Not on the want, but on Your life.

The flesh is weak, the war is real,

But truth is stronger than what I feel.

Chorus

So keep me far from the edge of sin,

When temptation’s shouting, pull me in.

I don’t want pleasure that steals my peace,

I want the freedom that only You bring.

Clear my head, renew my heart,

Break these chains before they start.

I ask again, Lord, take this thorn,

But teach me grace if it stays till morning.

Verse 2

Paul had a thorn he never named,

A silent battle, a hidden pain.

He asked You three times, “Take this away,”

You said, “My grace is enough—stay.”

So I won’t pretend I’m strong on my own,

I’ve learned that weakness is where You throne.

If this fight keeps me close to You,

Then even the thorn has purpose too.

Pre-Chorus

I choose the cross, not compromise,

Daily dying, daily rise.

I won’t flirt with what kills my soul,

I’m running toward what makes me whole.

Chorus

So keep me far from the edge of sin,

When temptation’s shouting, pull me in.

I don’t want pleasure that steals my peace,

I want the freedom that only You bring.

Clear my head, renew my heart,

Break these chains before they start.

I ask again, Lord, take this thorn,

But teach me grace if it stays till morning.

Bridge

Create in me a clean heart, God,

Set my feet on a narrow road.

When my mind drifts, pull me back,

Remind me what this life is worth.

I won’t feed what needs to die,

I’ll walk by Spirit, crucify

Every lie that says I’m alone—

Your power’s made perfect in my groans.

Final Chorus

So keep me far from the edge of sin,

When the dark feels close, You’re closer still.

I’ll sow to the Spirit, not to the flesh,

Trust the harvest, trust Your best.

Clear my head, renew my heart,

I’m not ashamed of where You start.

Take this thorn or leave it be—

Your grace is enough for me.

Outro

So I stay awake, I guard my soul,

Not by my strength but Your control.

And if I fall, I rise again,

Held by mercy, not by sin.