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Death Was Arrested

By Aaron Shust

1,904 views Jun 30, 2026 updated Verified editorial review

Aaron Shust's song 'Death Was Arrested' is a contemporary Christian worship song that celebrates the transformative power of Christ's sacrifice and resurrection. The lyrics describe a journey from sin and hopelessness to redemption and new life through God's grace. The song emphasizes themes of forgiveness, freedom from shame, and the victory of Jesus over death. It references the cross and the resurrection, highlighting how Christ's love and grace bring spiritual renewal. The repeated refrain 'when death was arrested, and my life began' captures the central message of salvation and new beginnings in Christ.

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Alone in my sorrow, dead in my sin

Lost without hope with no place to begin

Your love made a way to let mercy come in

That's when death was arrested, and my life began


Ash was redeemed only beauty remains

My orphan heart, was given a name

My mourning grew quiet, my feet rose to dance

When death was arrested and my life began


Oh Your grace, so free

Washes over me

You have made me new

Now life begins with You


Released from my chains, I'm a prisoner no more

My shame was a ransom, He faithfully bore

He cancelled my debt and He called me His friend!

That's when death was arrested, and my life began


Oh Your grace, so free

Washes over me

You have made me new

Now life begins with You


It's Your endless love

Pouring down on us

You have made us new

Now life begins with You


Our Saviour displayed on a criminal's cross

Darkness rejoiced as though heaven had lost

But then Jesus arose with our freedom in hand

That's when death was arrested, and my life began, oh!

That's when death was arrested, and my life began, yeah


Oh Your grace, so free

Washes over me

You have made me new

Now life begins with You


It's Your endless love

Pouring down on us

You have made us new

Now life begins with You!

With You!


Oh we're free, free

Forever we're free

Come join the song

Of all the redeemed


Yes we're free, free

Forever amen

When death was arrested, and my life began


Oh we're free, free

Forever we're free

Come join the song

Of all the redeemed


Yes we're free, free

Forever amen

When death was arrested, and my life began...


When death was arrested and my life, began

That's when death was arrested, and my life began!...

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