Words and Music by Paul Schwartz & David Kime
Lyric Video
Sheet Music
Scriptures
Mosiah 5:2-5
3 Nephi 11:32
3 Nephi 9:13-14
Russell M. Nelson, “The Power of Spiritual Momentum”, 2022
Lyrics
1. When I’ve made a mistake and it’s too much to take,
When I’ve done something wrong and the Holy Ghost is gone,
Upon the Savior I’ll rely,
I’ll ask forgiveness and I’ll try!
Repentance is a principle of joy!
Chorus
Repentance is a principle of joy!
Repentance is for ev’ry girl and boy!
It’s through the Savior’s power, true,
I can be healed and feel brand new!
Repentance is a principle of joy!
2. At times I fall down; I can’t get up off the ground,
I don’t have strength alone to do it on my own.
I need an extra special love*
From Him who sends help from above.
Repentance is a principle of joy!
Chorus
3. A mighty change in my heart within my soul doth start,
I begin now to find my old habits left behind.
No longer will I choose the wrong
For my unclean desires are gone!
Repentance is a principle of joy!
Chorus
*hesed
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