Chris Brown - Mercy Lyrics
Lyrics
Verse 1: Chris Brown
I'm living proof
Of what the mercy of God can do
If you knew me then, you'd believe me now
He turned my whole life upside down
He took the old and He made it new
That's just what the mercy of God can do
Chorus: Chris Brown
Now I'm alive to tell the story
How I've overcome
It's His goodness and mercy
And the power of His blood
I'm so glad that my freedom
Wasn't based on what I've done
But His goodness and mercy
And the power of the blood
So much power in the blood, oh, mm
Verse 2: Chris Brown
I thought I deserved
Oh, to be six feet beneath the earth
For all the things I've done, the things I've said
The choices made that I regret
Oh, I would still be lost
Oh, but for the mercy of God
Chorus: Chris Brown
Now I'm alive to tell the story
How I've overcome
It's His goodness and mercy
And the power of the blood
I'm so glad that my freedom
Wasn't based on what I've done
But His goodness and mercy
And the power of the blood
Interlude: Chris Brown
Oh
The power of my Savior's blood
Oh, it was Jesus' blood, Jesus' blood
Bridge: Chris Brown
Was the Cross meant for me
That my Savior carried?
Now I've been made free
By the mercy of God
Was the grave meant for me
Where my sin lay buried?
Now I stand redeemed
By the mercy of God
Was the Cross meant for me
That my Savior carried?
Oh, I've been made free
By the mercy of God
Was the grave meant for me
Where my sin lay buried?
Now I stand redeemed
By the mercy of God
Chorus: Chris Brown
And I'm alive to tell the story
How I've overcome
It's His goodness and mercy
And the power of the blood
I'm so glad that my freedom
Wasn't based on what I've done
It's His goodness and mercy
And the power of the blood
It's His goodness and mercy
And the power of the blood
Goodness and mercy
And the power of the blood
Interlude: Dante Bowe & Chris Brown
The power of the blood
There's power in the blood, power in the blood
Still heals today
Oh, it will wash away, wash away
There's still power in the blood (Power in the blood, power in the blood)
There's still power in the blood (There's still power in the blood)
There's still power in the blood (There's still power in the blood)
There's still power in the blood (There's still power in the blood)
There's still power in the blood (There's still power in the blood)
Oh, wonder-working power (There's still power in the blood)
Wonder-working power (There's still power in the blood)
Chain-breaking power (There's still power in the blood)
Oh, chain-breaking power (There's still power in the blood)
Shackle-loosing power (There's still power in the blood)
And all that I know, I know (There's still power in the blood)
There's still power in the blood (Oh)
There's still power in the blood
There's still power in the blood (Oh)
There's still power in the blood
Bridge: Chris Brown
Was the Cross meant for me
That my Savior carried?
Now I've been made free
By the mercy of God (By the mercy of God)
Was the grave meant for me
Where my sin lay buried?
Now I stand redeemed
By the mercy of God
Was the Cross meant for me
That my Savior carried?
Oh, I've been made free (Been made free)
By the mercy of God (Mercy of God)
Was the grave meant for me
Where my sin lay buried?
Now I stand redeemed
By the mercy of God
By the mercy of God (Hallelujah)
By the mercy of God (Hallelujah)
(Hallelujah, I remember)
Outro: Chris Brown
Away my sin
Nothing but the blood of Jesus
What can make me whole again?
Nothing but the blood of Jesus
(What can wash) What can wash away my sin?
Nothing but the blood of Jesus
What can make me whole again?
Nothing but the blood of Jesus
Nothing but His blood
Nothing but the blood of Jesus
Oh, nothing but the blood of jesus
Video
Mercy | Elevation Worship & Maverick City
Meaning & Inspiration
Mercy, a powerful collaboration from Elevation Worship and Maverick City, released on May 6, 2021, stands as a profound declaration of God's unfailing grace. This song isn't just a collection of melodies; it's a living testament to the transformative power of divine mercy, echoing the timeless truth found in Scripture. The narrative woven through "Mercy" centers on the incredible freedom found in receiving God's compassion, particularly in moments where we feel most undeserving. It speaks to the very core of the Gospel message, where Christ’s sacrifice on the cross opens the floodgates of God's mercy to all who believe. This resonates deeply with the foundational Christian understanding that we are all, in our own ways, in need of a savior, as Romans 3:23 so eloquently states, "for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God."
The song unpacks the idea that true liberty isn't found in avoiding consequence, but in experiencing the unmerited favor of a loving Father. It highlights the revolutionary concept that even when we falter, when our best efforts fall short, God’s mercy is not withdrawn but actively extended. This is the very essence of God’s promise throughout the Old Testament and fulfilled in the New. Think of the psalmist David, who, despite his many failings, consistently turned to God with pleas for mercy, knowing that God is "slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness" (Psalm 86:15). "Mercy" beautifully captures this enduring attribute of God. It moves beyond a simple acknowledgment of sin to a celebration of God's active, redemptive mercy that not only forgives but also liberates us from the chains of guilt and shame. This liberation is a direct result of Christ’s sacrifice, as Ephesians 1:7 reminds us, "In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace." The song’s strength lies in its direct address of this pivotal aspect of faith, making it an anthem for anyone who understands their dependence on God's boundless compassion, an encouragement to live in the freedom that comes from knowing we are eternally covered by His mercy.