Carlos Whittaker - Grace Already Won Lyrics
Lyrics
Set your eyes on the cross
And your heart will see
There is freedom for us
And victory
Set your hope on this love
And your soul will sing forever sing
Grace already won
Grace has covered us
Grace runs deep it's never ending
Grace is strong enough
Grace will overcome
Grace will be our Everlasting
Let your joy in this place
Break down these walls
He has shattered our chains
Once and for all
With the loudest of praise
Our song will be forever be
Sons and daughters of the living God
With rejoicing come and lift Him up
Come with dancing come and shout His praise
Always
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Grace Already Won
Meaning & Inspiration
Carlos Whittaker's "Grace Already Won," released in 2011 as part of the album *Ragamuffin Soul*, is a powerful declaration of God's transformative grace, a theme that resonates deeply within Christian music and Scripture. The song centers on the profound truth that through Christ's sacrifice, salvation and freedom are not future possibilities but present realities. It calls listeners to fix their gaze upon the cross, recognizing it as the source of ultimate victory and unending love, which then inspires a singing soul that resonates eternally. The core message is encapsulated in the repeated refrain, which emphatically states that grace has not just been offered, but *won*. This grace is depicted as an inexhaustible, deep-running well, strong enough to overcome all obstacles and serve as our eternal inheritance. This concept directly echoes the Apostle Paul’s words 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 song further emphasizes the liberating power of this grace, encouraging listeners to let their joy break down internal and external barriers, acknowledging that Christ has already shattered the chains of sin and death. This resonates with passages like Romans 8:1, which proclaims, "Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus." The invitation to offer the "loudest of praise" with dancing and shouting is a direct call to action, fitting for the "sons and daughters of the living God" to celebrate their redeemed status. This exuberant worship is foreshadowed in Psalms, such as Psalm 95:1, which urges, "Come, let us sing for joy to the Lord; let us shout aloud to the rock of our salvation." The song beautifully articulates a theological understanding of grace not merely as forgiveness, but as a foundational victory that empowers and defines the believer. It’s a reminder that the struggle for righteousness and freedom has already been won, allowing believers to live in the fullness of God's love and victory, expressed through uninhibited praise and unwavering hope.