Kaden Slay - Mercy of Jesus Lyrics
Lyrics
Verse 1
I'm no stranger to sin
And I've hurt You so
I don't do what I ought
I don't live what I know
But I fall in Your arms
Cry, Father I've lost
The battle was long
The lines were all crossed; but...
Chorus
Oh, the mercy of Jesus
It covers us worst ones, it covers me
And Your blood, the greatest of fountains
Oh, mighty ocean, please cover me
Verse 2
I've squandered my love
I've spent all my life
I find myself lost
'Cause I chose to hide
Oh, Savior come save
I'm sick and in need
Oh, will You come heal
What I've done to me
Chorus
And oh, the mercy of Jesus
It covers us worst ones, it covers me
Your blood, the greatest of fountains
Oh, mighty ocean, please cover me
Bridge
All the sins of the world were washed by Your blood
When You spilled out Your love
Does Your heart still pour out
Forgive all my sin
Oh dear mercy, I run
Chorus
And oh, the mercy of Jesus
It covers us worst ones, it covers me
It's Your blood, the greatest of fountains
And oh, mighty ocean, please cover me
Outro
Oh, mercy of Jesus, please cover me
Video
THE MERCY OF JESUS - ft. Kaden Slay
Meaning & Inspiration
Kaden Slay's "Mercy of Jesus," released on January 31, 2018, delivers a raw and profound exploration of human brokenness met by divine grace. The song wastes no time in diving deep into the experience of spiritual struggle, beginning with a stark confession in the first verse. The speaker admits, "I'm no stranger to sin / And I've hurt You so," a universal acknowledgment of our fallen nature that resonates with the apostle Paul’s lament in Romans 7:19, where he grapples with doing the very evil he wishes to avoid. This isn't just a generic admission; it's deeply personal, confessing a failure to live up to known truths. Yet, amidst this admission of loss and crossed lines, there's a powerful turning point: a desperate return to God, "But I fall in Your arms / Cry, Father I've lost." This image immediately evokes the parable of the prodigal son from Luke 15, returning home utterly defeated but finding unconditional acceptance in the Father's embrace.
The chorus then erupts as the heart of the song's message, an expansive declaration of God’s boundless forgiveness: "Oh, the mercy of Jesus / It covers us worst ones, it covers me." This isn't a mercy reserved for the righteous, but one that specifically embraces "us worst ones," highlighting the indiscriminate nature of divine love. It becomes a deeply personal experience as the speaker claims it for themselves, "it covers me." The imagery of "Your blood, the greatest of fountains / Oh, mighty ocean, please cover me" is incredibly powerful. The blood of Jesus is presented not as a mere drop, but as an inexhaustible spring and a vast ocean, symbolizing the complete and cleansing atonement for sin. This aligns with Hebrews 9:22, which states that "without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness of sins," and 1 John 1:7, assuring us that "the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin." The prayer for this "mighty ocean" to cover the speaker conveys a desire for total immersion in God's redemptive power.
The second verse continues this heartfelt confession, taking an even deeper dive into the consequences of wandering. The speaker admits, "I've squandered my love / I've spent all my life / I find myself lost / 'Cause I chose to hide." This speaks to a wasted existence and the self-inflicted wounds that come from turning away from God, leading to isolation and spiritual sickness. The plea that follows, "Oh, Savior come save / I'm sick and in need / Oh, will You come heal / What I've done to me," is a poignant cry for divine intervention. It acknowledges a need for healing that extends beyond physical ailments, reaching into the spiritual damage caused by personal choices. This plea finds its answer in Christ’s redemptive work, echoing Isaiah 53:5, "by his wounds we are healed."
The bridge solidifies the theological foundation for such profound mercy. It powerfully declares, "All the sins of the world were washed by Your blood / When You spilled out Your love." This line directly references the crucifixion, the ultimate act of self-giving love that atoned for humanity's transgressions, as Romans 5:8 affirms: "But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us." The rhetorical yet deeply personal question, "Does Your heart still pour out / Forgive all my sin," speaks to a yearning for continuous, unwavering forgiveness, assured by passages like Colossians 1:13-14. The immediate response, "Oh dear mercy, I run," signifies an active, desperate embrace of this unearned favor, a turning toward the only source of hope. The repeated plea in the outro, "Oh, mercy of Jesus, please cover me," leaves a lasting impression of profound dependence and an ongoing yearning to be enveloped by God's unending grace.
"Mercy of Jesus" ultimately serves as a compelling reminder that the grace of God through Christ is truly boundless. It speaks to anyone burdened by regret, shame, or the weight of past mistakes, guiding them toward the liberating truth of Ephesians 2:4-5: "But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved." The song’s raw honesty and directness make its message universally resonant, drawing the heart to the unwavering mercy available through Jesus and inspiring a renewed commitment to walk in the light of His forgiveness. It encourages all to run not from, but to the very source of their redemption.