The First Time

Lyrics © 2004 by Jesse L. McCuin

Well, I asked you once, and I asked you twice,
     But you never would give me advice.
I used to think I was a winner,
     But now, I pray, “Just help this sinner!”

Well, this could be the first time;
     This could be the first time—
Maybe the first time, I don’t know.
     I don’t know; I don’t know.

Now I’m lonesome, Lord, and I can’t stay
     Feeling like I do today.
Well, there’s too much pain and too much sorrow-
     Don’t want to feel the same tomorrow.

Well, this could be the first time;
     This could be the first time—
Maybe the first time, I don’t know.
     I don’t know; I don’t know.

Well, this could be the first time;
     This could be the first time—
Maybe the first time, I don’t know.
     I don’t know; I don’t know.

Well, You answered prayer like You said would,
     But it took some time till I understood
To have faith in Christ and stop my mopin’
     Because through His name, your ears are opened.

Oh, yes, it was the first time;
     Yes, it was the first time.
First time Savior, now I know.
     I know, Yes, I know!

Yes, it was the first time.
     Yes, it was the first time.