Stone's Throw Away
Words by Kim Scott
Music by John & Kim Scott

I stood exposed before the world
Covered only by my shame
Waiting to be condemned to death
And stoned in Jehovah's name

I'd never felt so hopeless
As I bowed before this man
Who'd been asked to seal my fate
By the shouts of "righteous" men


As He knelt down beside me to write in the sand
I couldn't help but raise my eyes to focus on His hand
I was breathless when He stood to speak
My sentence still unknown
"He who is without sin should cast the first stone."

(Chorus) My life is just a stone's throw away
Did this man that stands before me just save my life today?
I deserve to die for my sin
Can I ever be made pure again?
Oh, my life is just a stone's throw away

Finally, the crowd was gone
And we were left alone
He looked at me and asked "Where have all your accusers gone? Did no one condemn you?"
"No one, Lord," I said

I saw forgiveness in His eyes as He lifted up my head
"Neither do I condemn you - go your way and sin no more."
I knew in that moment a love I'd never known before

(Chorus) My life was just a stone's throw away
When a man became true love for me and saved my life that day
I deserved to die for my sin
But instead I gave my life to Him
When my life was just a stone's throw away

(bridge) If you long to find the truest peace, but you sins get in the way
The One who saved this woman's life will give you life today

(Chorus) My life was just a stone's throw away
When a man became true love for me and saved my life one day
I deserved to die for my sin
But instead I gave my life to Him
When my life was just a stone's throw away

(repeat Chorus)

arranged by John Scott
Bless Your Heart Music/ASCAP