Lyrics
Verse 1
I would be lost like a ship without a sail
Without it, I would be nothing
I am sure that I would fail
Chorus
Never would have made it
If it wasn't for Your grace
If it wasn't for Your grace
Verse 2
I've had my share of heartaches, and shed my share of tears
I've seen a lot of hard times down throughout the years
And I never would have made it without Your grace
When I think about my life and the things I've been through
I can't help but lift my hands and tell You thank You
I never would have made it if it wasn't for Your grace
If it wasn't for Your grace
Verse 3
I've tossed and I've turned all through the night
Praying and wondering if God was gonna make everything alright
No I never would have made it without Your grace
I've been so stressed out, thought I was gonna lose my mind
But God stepped in, and He gave me peace of mind
I never would have made it if it wasn't for Your grace
If it wasn't for Your grace
Bridge
Amazing grace how sweet the sound
That saved a wretch like me
Oh Grace has kept me
Oh grace has brought me
Oh grace, grace
Chorus
Never would have made it
Never would have made it
Never would have made it if it wasn't for grace
Your grace and mercy
Thank You Lord, Thank You Lord
Chorus
Never would have made it if it wasn't for Your grace
If it wasn't for Your grace
Video
Meaning & Inspiration
If It Wasn't For Your Grace is a testimony of gratitude for God's grace through hardship. The opening compares life without grace to a ship without a sail and says failure would be certain, and the chorus repeats that the singer never would have made it without it. The verses name heartaches, tears, hard times, sleepless nights and stress, and then credit God with stepping in and giving peace of mind.
The bridge quotes the familiar line "Amazing grace how sweet the sound, that saved a wretch like me," and the closing adds that grace has kept and brought the singer through. The theme matches Ephesians 2:8-9, 2 Corinthians 12:9 and Philippians 4:7, which speak of grace by faith, strength in weakness and peace that guards the heart. The repeated phrases and the call to lift hands in thanks make the song easy for a congregation to answer back.
Related Scripture
- Ephesians 2:8-9 Salvation is described as a gift of grace through faith.
- 2 Corinthians 12:9 God's grace is said to be sufficient and His power perfect in weakness.
- Philippians 4:7 The peace of God is said to guard hearts and minds.