Ben Fuller - Grace Of God Lyrics
Lyrics
(Hey)
(Hey)
(Hey)
(Oh)
My sentence ended (Hey)
The day you called my name (Hey)
You shook these shackles loose (Oh)
And your love unlocked this cage (Oh)
You made this sinner (Oh)
As good as new (Oh)
My debts been paid in full (Hey)
It’s all because of You (Hey)
I’m living
I’m breathing
I’m walking in freedom
It’s only by the grace of God
Delivered
Forgiven
No chains and no prison
It’s only by the grace of God
Only by the grace of God
By the grace of God
By the grace of God
When my hands are lifted (Hey)
These walls come down (Hey)
You taught this hardened heart to sing (Oh)
How sweet the sound (How sweet the sound)
I wade in the water
Baptized in the deep
I feel the old ways die
Cause You’re alive in me
I’m living
I’m breathing
I’m walking in freedom
It’s only by the grace of God
(Oh, it’s only by His grace)
Delivered
Forgiven
No chains and no prison
It’s only by the grace of God
Only by the grace of God
By the grace of God
By the grace of God
Never could’ve made it on my own
I gotta give praise to You alone
My prodigal soul’s now found a home
I gotta give praise to You alone
I’m living
I’m breathing
I’m walking in freedom
It’s only by the grace of God
Delivered
Forgiven
No chains and no prison (No more prisons)
It’s only by the grace of God
Only by the grace of God
By the grace of God
By the grace of God
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Ben Fuller - Grace of God (Lyric Video)
Meaning & Inspiration
Ben Fuller's "Grace Of God," released on October 20, 2023, as part of his album *Ben Fuller*, immediately sets a tone of profound spiritual reflection and testimony. The song’s essence lies in its raw, honest portrayal of a life transformed by divine intervention, serving as a powerful anthem for anyone who has experienced redemption. It’s a transparent declaration of liberation from the weight of past mistakes and the joy found in newfound freedom, attributing every positive change to an undeserved, overwhelming love.
The narrative woven through the lyrics paints a vivid picture of a profound spiritual awakening. The opening lines, describing a "sentence ended" and "shackles loose" the day God called the narrator's name, instantly evoke the imagery of deliverance from spiritual imprisonment. This resonates deeply with the biblical truth found in Romans 6:23, where the "wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord," highlighting the divine intervention that breaks the cycle of sin and condemnation. The transformation from a "sinner as good as new" with "debts been paid in full" clearly echoes 2 Corinthians 5:17, declaring, "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!" This isn't just forgiveness but a complete spiritual overhaul, where the burden of past transgressions is utterly removed, aligning with Colossians 2:13-14, which speaks of God canceling the record of our debt and nailing it to the cross.
The chorus, a jubilant confession of "living, breathing, walking in freedom" exclusively "by the grace of God," is the beating heart of the song. This declaration is a direct affirmation of the central tenet of Christian faith articulated in Ephesians 2:8-9: "For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast." The repeated emphasis on grace underscores that this new life—delivered, forgiven, and free from "chains and no prison"—is not earned but a merciful gift. This freedom reflects the liberation promised in Romans 8:1-2, where "there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death."
Further into the song, the imagery of "hands lifted" and "walls come down" suggests worship as an act of breakthrough and surrender, a practice frequently seen in Scripture where praise precedes victory (e.g., Joshua 6). The transformation of a "hardened heart to sing how sweet the sound" is a poignant reference to the renewal described in Ezekiel 36:26, "I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh." The journey continues with a powerful depiction of baptism: "I wade in the water, Baptized in the deep, I feel the old ways die, Cause You’re alive in me." This passage vividly illustrates the symbolic death and resurrection experienced in Christian baptism, as laid out in Romans 6:4, where believers are "buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life." The statement "You're alive in me" powerfully echoes Galatians 2:20, "I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me."
The bridge serves as a profound testimony of humility and praise: "Never could’ve made it on my own, I gotta give praise to You alone, My prodigal soul’s now found a home." This profound acknowledgment that salvation and transformation are entirely a divine work, not human effort, reinforces the message of grace. The reference to a "prodigal soul" instantly connects to the parable in Luke 15:11-32, illustrating the joyous homecoming and unconditional acceptance offered by a loving Father to those who return. It's a testament to God's steadfast love and forgiveness, inviting anyone who feels lost or distant to find their true home in Him. "Grace Of God" is more than just a song; it's a profound spiritual declaration, a reminder of the transformative power of divine grace, and an invitation to experience the boundless freedom that comes from a surrendered life, rooted deeply in the promises and truths of Scripture.