Mercy and Grace

Written by Elton Smith and Larry Holder
Links to contributors: Larry Holder, Peter Gringhuis videos

Here is another song with great lyrics by Larry Holder. I wrote the music. - Elton, March 13, 2004 
Be sure and hear the new recording by Peter Gringhuis. - September 30, 2007


Lyrics

(Introduction)

(Verse 1)
From the beginning of time was a plan
That all who believe understand:
Salvation is ours as a gift, through God's only Son.
Leaving Your glory on high,
Coming to suffer and die,
Rising again from the grave, the battle You won!

(Chorus)
Saved by Your grace,
Freed by Your mercy.
Saved by Your grace,
Freed by Your mercy.
No more must I do,
No more can I say...
It is enough that You, my Lord,
Died in my place --
Such mercy and grace!

(Bridge)
Now by Your Name I am known
Given a heavenly home
Resting secure in the grace that has freed me from sin.
Mercy, like rain from above
Showered upon me in love...
Now in Your mercy and grace, I'm rejoicing again...
Rejoicing again!

(Verse 2)
Bearing the burden of sin
And needing a heavenly Friend,
I learned of Your mercy and grace
In Your holy Word.
Life everlasting and free:
This is Your promise to me...
Words more amazing and true, I never have heard!

(Repeat chorus)
Saved by Your grace,
Freed by Your mercy.
Saved by Your grace,
Freed by Your mercy.
No more must I do,
No more can I say...
It is enough that You, my Lord,
Died in my place --
Such mercy and grace!


Copyright © 2003 Larry Holder and Elton Smith

Comments -  Leave a comment

PersonDateComment
Hendrik2011-04-12I too was surfing to see what songs there are to listen too. I found this one most enjoyable with wonderful words and would love to hear it sung in our church during our Sunday hour of praise.
Ed2011-04-12I would love to be able to have this played in our church. Is there left hand music for it? My piano player would be happy to play it but needs help with this part. Thanks.
fmusyokak09@yahoo.co.uk2010-04-30Truly if it was not by His mercy we could still be in wilderness. Great song with great words.
Jo Ann Irons2009-10-13I love the music and words. It truly is a beatiful creation.
Just wondered if you would consider writing the left hand for the music scores to print. I do not have the ability to do so but would love to play some of these for our church. I am the pianist for our church but am not an accomplished player.
Thank you for any consideration.
Sincerely,
Johnny M. Barit2009-05-27Truly truly . . . He emptied Himself of that glory just to pay the death penalty that I am supposed to pay. Great is His love that He did it for you and me. Thank you for this very uplifting song for His great Majesty!
Willie Fernandes2007-07-21Our choir in Kuwait are enjoying singing many of your songs. Feedback from people is very good regarding the songs. I shoul say it is indeed God's Mercy & grace we came across yur site. Our choir is newly formed in our church.God bless you & keep up the good work.
Janet2007-07-13What I really wanted to know is how we could get the copyright to record this song on a church CD. We sang this in our church and it was marvelous. We are planning on making a CD of our music and would like to do this one, only by permission. We hold strong to copyright laws.
Robb2007-07-10I wish I could hear the actual song being sung. God Bless
Dan2007-04-28Looking for some lyrics for church tomorrow. Came across this song and found so much more. Touched me deeply - thank you!
Carol V2007-02-20beautiful praise and worship song, i love it.
Carol2007-02-20I was searching for new songs to sing during my morning worship to our God and this song lift up my entire being in song and worship. Thank you.