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Death Was Arrested
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Jul 28, 2026 updated
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Laura Story's 'Death Was Arrested' is a contemporary Christian song celebrating the victory of Jesus over sin and death. The lyrics describe a personal transformation from spiritual death and hopelessness to new life through God's grace and love. The song emphasizes themes of redemption, freedom from shame, and the joy of being made new in Christ. It references the crucifixion and resurrection, portraying Jesus' sacrifice as the moment death was defeated and life began. The repeated chorus highlights grace washing over the believer, making them new and starting life with God. The song invites listeners to join the song of the redeemed, celebrating eternal freedom.
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Alone in my sorrow and dead in my sin
Lost without hope with no place to begin
Your love made a way to let mercy come in
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
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
Ohh 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, ohhh!
Oh Your grace, so free
Washes over me
You have made me new
Now life begins with You
Ohh, it's Your endless love
Pouring down on us
You have made us new
Now life begins 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
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