Lyrics
I've been changed by the power
Of the Lord working in me
I've been changed by the power
Of Christ at Calvary
I've been changed and rejoicing
(Changed, changed)
That I'm not what I used to be
I've been changed by the power
Of Christ at Calvary
Once I walked so all alone
Far away, away from home
Trying everything that came my way
Then I heard about the Savior
How He loved me so
I said, Jesus, if You're real
Then let me know
Now I've been changed by the power
Of the Lord working in me
I've been changed by the power
Of Christ at Calvary
I've been changed and rejoicing
(Oh, I've been changed, changed)
That I'm not what I used to be
I've been changed by the power
Of Christ at Calvary
Now my days are filled with love
Flowing down from up above
Like a rushing river that never ends
Now I'm praising Him forever
That He died for me
Because what He did on Calvary
Set me free
Can't you see what God has done
Can you see that He's the One
Who opened Heaven for you and me
Yes, God so loved the world
He gave His only Son
Now we can live
The victory has been won
And I've been changed by the power
Of the Lord living in me
(The Lord living in me)
I've been changed by the power
(Changed, changed by the power)
Of Christ at Calvary
I've been changed and rejoicing
That I'm not what I used to be
I've been changed by the power
Of Christ at Calvary
Oh, I've been changed by the power
Of the Lord working in me
(The Lord living in me)
I've been changed by the power
(Changed, changed by the power)
Of Christ at Calvary
I've been changed and rejoicing
That I'm not what I used to be
I've been changed by the power
Of Christ at Calvary...
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Meaning & Inspiration
I’ve Been Changed is a testimony of transformation centered on Christ’s work at Calvary. The lyrics contrast an earlier life of loneliness and restless searching with a present marked by love, praise, freedom, and joy. Repetition of the title phrase makes change the song’s central confession, while “the Lord working in me” describes that renewal as God’s work rather than personal self-improvement. Calvary is presented as the decisive source of release.
The later verses widen the testimony by recalling God’s love in giving his Son and the victory opened through Christ. This language clearly echoes John 3:16, and the claim that the old life has passed recalls the new creation described in 2 Corinthians 5:17. The rushing river image conveys a continuing supply of love rather than a brief emotional moment. By returning again and again to the same chorus, the song celebrates a changed identity: the former life no longer has the final word, and praise follows freedom.
Related Scripture
- John 3:16 The verse describes God's love in giving his only Son.
- 2 Corinthians 5:17 Paul describes the person in Christ as a new creation.
- Galatians 2:20 Paul describes Christ as by faith living in him.