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Residue
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Aug 11, 2026 updated
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Jason Nelson's song 'Residue' is a contemporary gospel track about spiritual cleansing and transformation. The lyrics use the imagery of baptism and washing to describe how God removes sin and shame, leaving no trace of the past. Nelson sings about being made new, learning to follow God's ways, and experiencing joy and wholeness in His presence. The song emphasizes the complete erasure of mistakes and the freedom found in God's grace, offering a message of hope and renewal for believers.
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Take me to the water
Body going under
And when I come up
I can feel the sun shining on my face
And like a janitor You got me cleaned up
You made me a believer
The black mark on my soul has been erased
And now that I've been with You
I've got a new set of rules
I can see the old me is through
There's no residue
I'm close enough to hear You
Through Your word I'm made new
All of my mistakes have been washed away
Forever changed
And like a baby I'm taking new steps
And if I fall I know You're right there
I'm holding on as You're leading me
The right way
And now that I've been with You
I've got a new set of rules
I can see the old me is through
There's no residue
Cause You wash away, wash away
You wash away, wash away yeah
You make me new
You leave no residue
You wash away, wash away
You wash away, wash away yeah
You make me new
You leave no residue
And oh, Lord
As I gaze into Your beauty
I'm made whole, Lord
In the fullness of Your presence
I take hold, Lord
As the weight of sin is lifted from my soul
And You exchange my shame for joy
When I'm with You
I've got a new set of rules
I can see the old me is through
You leave no residue
Cause You wash away, wash away
You wash away, wash away yeah
You make me new
You leave no residue
You wash away, wash away
You wash away, wash away yeah
You make me new
You leave no residue