Colin Buchanan - Your Rich Mercy Lyrics
Lyrics
Lord, in view of Your rich mercy
I offer up my life again
To be holy, pleasing
Ever giving
Glory to Your Great and Mighty Name
Keep the world from squeezing me
Into its mould of death
Transform me, Lord
Renew my mind
Lead me step by step….
Lord, in view of Your rich mercy
I offer up my life again
To be holy, pleasing
Ever giving
Glory to Your Great and Mighty Name
We sing Glory, Glory,
Glory to your Great and Mighty Name…
Grant me wisdom
From Your sweet word
To walk the way with you
And seek your good and pleasing will
In everything I do…
Lord, in view of Your rich mercy
I offer up my life again
To be holy, pleasing
Ever giving
Glory to Your Great and Mighty Name
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Colin Buchanan - Your Rich Mercy (Australian Country Gospel)
Meaning & Inspiration
Colin Buchanan's "Your Rich Mercy," released on May 11, 2013, is a profound expression of an enduring faith, drawing deeply from the wellspring of Christian devotion. This Australian country gospel offering centers entirely on the transformative power of God's grace and the believer's response to it. The song's genesis lies in a universal human desire to acknowledge divine goodness and to align one's life with a higher purpose. The lyrical landscape paints a picture of a soul overwhelmed by God's "rich mercy," prompting a sincere offering of their life anew. This act of surrender is not a one-time event, but a continuous posture of dedication, aiming for a life that is "holy, pleasing, ever giving," all for the glory of the Creator.
The core of the song's message resonates with the Apostle Paul's exhortation in Romans 12:1: "Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship." Buchanan echoes this sentiment, framing the offering of one's life as a direct consequence of experiencing God's abundant kindness. The plea to be kept from the world's detrimental influence – "the world from squeezing me / Into its mould of death" – reflects a deep understanding of the spiritual battle described in 1 John 2:15-17, which warns against loving the world and its desires. The desire for transformation and renewal of the mind, as expressed in "Transform me, Lord / Renew my mind," directly parallels the teaching in Romans 12:2, which calls believers not to conform to the pattern of this world but to be transformed by the renewing of their minds. This renewal is presented as a process, guided "step by step," underscoring the ongoing nature of sanctification.
The song's structure, with its repeated refrain of "Glory to Your Great and Mighty Name," functions as a powerful declaration of God's sovereignty and worthiness of all praise. This echoes the Psalms, which are replete with similar pronouncements of God's majesty and the call to worship Him alone. The petition for wisdom, drawn from God's "sweet word," is a fundamental aspect of spiritual growth, aligning with James 1:5: "If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you." The ultimate aim is to "walk the way with you / And seek your good and pleasing will / In everything I do," a profound commitment to living in accordance with God's perfect design, as encouraged in Philippians 2:13: "for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure." "Your Rich Mercy" is not merely a song; it is a prayer set to music, an audible testament to a life surrendered to divine grace and a compelling invitation for listeners to contemplate their own response to the unfathomable riches of God's mercy.