There are some peoplewho say we cannot tell
Whether we are saved or whether all is well
They say we only can hope and trust that it is so
But I was there when it happened
and I guess I ought to know
Yes I know when Jesus saved me yes
He saved my soul
The very moment He forgave me yes
He made me whole
He took away my heavy burden yes
He took my sin and
And He gave me peace within gave me peace within
Satan can't make me doubt it
he can't make me doubt it
It's real and I'm gonna shout it I'm gonna shout it
'Cause I was there when it happened oh my Lord
and I guess I ought to know yes I ought to know
Now I don't care who tells me salvation is not real
Though the world may argue that we cannot feel
The heavy burdens lifted and the vile sins go
But I was there when it happened
and I guess I ought to know