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I Was, But God
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Jul 30, 2026 updated
Verified editorial review
Elevation Worship's song 'But God' is a testimony of God's redemptive power and grace. The lyrics contrast the singer's past state of sin and bondage with the new life and freedom found in Christ. It emphasizes that God had a different plan than the enemy's intentions, rescuing the singer from sinking and drowning. The song incorporates lines from 'Amazing Grace' to reinforce the theme of salvation. It declares that praise is not based on perfection but on God's worthiness and what His grace has accomplished. The message is one of gratitude, deliverance, and the transformative power of God's love.
Lyrics Verified by Editorial Team
Can I give a little testimony
How l'm only here because of His hand
The enemy tried to end my story
But God had a different plan
See He took my sin and broke my bondage
And He raised me up right outta that grave
So I can't hold my hallelujah
I'm so glad that Jesus saves
I was sinking
But I'm singing now
I was, but God
But God had a different plan
I was drowning
But I'm dancing now
I was, but God
But God had a different plan
I'm not praising because I'm perfect
I'm praising Him 'cause He brought me through
I worship 'cause His name is worthy
And I've seen what His grace can do
And if He did it for me He can do it for you
I was sinking
But I'm singing now
I was, but God
But God had a different plan
I was drowning
But I'm dancing now
I was, but God
But God had a different plan
But God had a different plan
But God had a different plan
But God had a different plan
But God had a different plan
(Hallelujah)
(All praise to the Great I Am)
Amazing Grace how sweet the sound (Hallelujah)
That saved a broken wretch like me (All praise to the Great I Am)
And I was once was lost but now I'm found (Hallelujah)
Was blind but now my heart can see (All praise to the Great I Am)
When we've been there ten thousand years (Hallelujah)
Bright and shining as the sun (All praise to the Great I Am)
We've no less days to sing God's praise (Hallelujah)
Than when we've first begun
All praise to the Great I Am
I was sinking
But I'm singing now
I was, but God
But God had a different plan
I was drowning
But I'm dancing now
I was, but God
But God had a different plan
All praise to the Great I Am
All praise to the Great I Am
All praise to the Great I Am
All praise to the Great I Am
All praise to the Great I Am
All praise to the Great I Am