Mercy's Arms
Beyond 5 Lyrics
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I have built around my foolish heart
How they crumble and they fall
As I surrender all
To mercy′s arms
Bathed in holy rain
Cleansed from sinner's bitter stains
And I′m forever changed
By mercy's arms
Sweet the surrender
Sweet the embrace
Sweet the forgiveness
To one forever undeserving of his grace
Safely encircled
Rested and warmed
Sweet is the taste
Of love that awaits in mercy's arms
In the light, the life, the way
Is the key unlocking every chain
Sin is lost and freedom gained
The price was paid
By mercy′s arms
Sweet the surrender
Sweet the embrace
Sweet the forgiveness
To one forever undeserving of his grace
Safely encircled
Rested and warmed
Sweet is the taste
Of love that awaits in mercy′s arms
When I reach my journey's end
How I hope that He will call me friend
And reach out for me again
Forever spend
In mercy′s arms
The lyrics of Beyond 5’s song Mercy’s Arms convey a message of surrendering oneself to the power of mercy and love. The song is about letting go of the walls one has built around their heart and being transformed by the forgiving and empowering nature of mercy. The opening lyrics allude to the singer having built fortress walls around their heart but they now come crumbling down as they surrender themselves to mercy’s arms. This can be interpreted as the singer having guarded themselves from love and kindness to the point where they have become foolish. However, by entrusting themselves to mercy they have found redemption.
The lyrics continue to describe the transformative power of mercy as the singer becomes cleansed from their sins and is forever changed. The second chorus highlights the sweetness of the surrender and the embrace of endless love. The idea of being undeserving of grace and yet still receiving it is emphasized in the lyrics, suggesting that mercy is a gift that is given freely without any conditions. The use of the imagery of being encircled, rested and warmed in mercy’s arms suggests a sense of safety and comfort that comes from surrendering oneself to love.
The final verse expresses the singer's hope that they will be welcomed into the afterlife by the one who showed them mercy. The song closes by highlighting the desire to forever spend their days in mercy’s arms. Overall, the lyrics of Mercy’s Arms reflect the idea that mercy and love can be transformative and healing, offering redemption to those who open themselves up to it.
Line by Line Meaning
The mighty fortress walls
My heart is guarded by strong walls
I have built around my foolish heart
I built these walls to protect myself from getting hurt again
How they crumble and they fall
These walls are now breaking down
As I surrender all
I give up my defenses and submit myself
To mercy's arms
I trust in the mercy of a higher power
Bathed in holy rain
I am cleansed by divine power
Cleansed from sinner's bitter stains
My sinful past is washed away
Only love remains
My heart is now filled with love
And I'm forever changed
I am transformed in a permanent way
By mercy's arms
I attribute this change to the power of mercy
Sweet the surrender
It feels good to let go of control
Sweet the embrace
Being enveloped in love and acceptance is comforting
Sweet the forgiveness
Receiving forgiveness after wronging is humbling
To one forever undeserving of his grace
I am aware of my unworthiness
Safely encircled
I feel protected and secure
Rested and warmed
My soul is at peace and comforted
Sweet is the taste
This experience is satisfying and pleasant
Of love that awaits in mercy's arms
The love of a higher power is always there for me
In the light, the life, the way
The true path to follow
Is the key unlocking every chain
It is freeing and liberating
Sin is lost and freedom gained
I shed the weight of guilt and gain freedom
The price was paid
My redemption was costly
By mercy's arms
I attribute my redemption to the power of mercy
When I reach my journey's end
When my life is over
How I hope that He will call me friend
I hope to be welcomed as a friend by a higher power
And reach out for me again
To show me mercy once more
Forever spend
To have eternity in the comfort of mercy's arms
In mercy's arms
To forever be held by the power of mercy
Contributed by Maria D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.