Awakening Music - Good Grace Lyrics
Lyrics
Verse 1:
People
Come together
Strange as neighbors
Our blood is One
Children
Of generations
Of every nation
Of Kingdom come
Chorus:
Don’t let your heart be troubled
Hold your head up high
Don’t fear no evil
Fix your eyes on this one truth
God is madly in love with you
Take courage, hold on, be strong
Remember where our help comes from
Verse 2:
Jesus, our redemption
Our salvation
Is in His blood
Jesus, Light of heaven
Friend forever
His Kingdom come
Bridge:
Swing wide all You heavens
Let the praise go up
As the walls come down
All creation
Everything with breath
Repeat the sound
All His children
Clean hands, pure hearts
Good grace, good God
His name is Jesus
Video
Good Grace (Live in Vienna) [feat. Daniel Hagen] | Awakening Music
Meaning & Inspiration
Awakening Music’s powerful live recording of "Good Grace," featuring Daniel Hagen, released on December 23, 2019, arrives as a vital anthem, particularly poignant in its message of unity and unwavering faith. This rendition captures the raw energy and spiritual depth intended to uplift and unify, transforming a mere performance into a profound worship experience. At its core, "Good Grace" serves as a stirring reminder of humanity's shared origin and our ultimate destination in the divine Kingdom, weaving a tapestry of interconnectedness and hope that transcends earthly divisions.
The narrative of "Good Grace" begins by establishing a foundational truth: that despite our varied backgrounds, all people are intrinsically linked. The opening lines poetically declare that "our blood is One," echoing the biblical truth found in Acts 17:26, which states that God "made from one man every nation of mankind to live on all the face of the earth." This shared humanity extends to our spiritual lineage, as the song speaks of us as "children of generations, of every nation, of Kingdom come," a vision beautifully painted in Revelation 7:9, depicting a vast multitude from every tribe and tongue worshipping together before the throne. This initial embrace of universal belonging sets the stage for a message designed to draw everyone into a common understanding of God's overarching plan and love.
The chorus then pivots to an encouraging exhortation, addressing common human anxieties with divine comfort. The command, "Don’t let your heart be troubled," directly reflects Jesus’ words in John 14:1, offering peace amidst life's storms. This is coupled with a call to resilience: "Hold your head up high" and "Don’t fear no evil," assurances that find their roots in Psalm 3:3, where God is described as the lifter of our head, and Psalm 23:4, which confidently declares that even in the darkest valleys, we need not fear, for God is with us. The central declaration, "God is madly in love with you," resonates with the profound truth of John 3:16 and Jeremiah 31:3, reminding us of a steadfast, everlasting love that serves as the anchor for our souls. It’s a powerful call to "Take courage, hold on, be strong," echoing the consistent message throughout Scripture, from Joshua 1:9 to Isaiah 41:10, always pointing us back to the source of our strength. The reminder, "Remember where our help comes from," subtly directs our gaze upward, aligning with the psalmist's declaration in Psalm 121:1-2, where help is firmly identified as coming from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.
As the song progresses into its second verse, the focus sharpens on Jesus Christ, presenting Him as the exclusive source of hope and salvation. "Jesus, our redemption, our salvation is in His blood," proclaims a core tenet of Christian faith, powerfully articulated in Ephesians 1:7 and Colossians 1:14, where redemption and the forgiveness of sins are found solely through His sacrifice. He is depicted as "Light of heaven," recalling Jesus’ own declaration in John 8:12, "I am the light of the world." Beyond His divine nature, He is presented as "Friend forever," a personal connection highlighted in John 15:15, where Jesus elevates His followers from servants to friends, sharing the intimacy of God’s heart. This verse solidifies the Christ-centric nature of the song's message, positioning Him as the singular answer to humanity's needs.
The bridge erupts into a crescendo of worship and spiritual breakthrough, inviting an outpouring of praise that dismantles barriers. "Swing wide all You heavens, let the praise go up as the walls come down" paints a vivid picture of divine intervention and spiritual liberation, reminiscent of the walls of Jericho falling in Joshua 6, but more broadly, of Psalm 24:7-10 calling for the ancient gates to lift up so the King of glory may come in. This section expands the call to worship to include "All creation, everything with breath," mirroring Psalm 150:6, which compels all of existence to praise the Lord. The aspiration for "clean hands, pure hearts" directly draws from Psalm 24:3-4, outlining the prerequisites for standing in God's holy presence, and Matthew 5:8, blessing those pure in heart to see God. The profound conclusion, "Good grace, good God, His name is Jesus," encapsulates the entire song's theology, affirming God’s boundless grace through the person of Jesus Christ, His ultimate revelation of love and mercy. "Good Grace" therefore stands as a vibrant testament to the power of God’s love and the unifying force of faith, inspiring courage and unwavering hope in every soul it touches.