In 2004, as one of the captains of his team, Brady helped lead the Razorbacks to the College World Series and was named 2004 SEC Scholar Athlete of the Year. He was then drafted in the 10th round by the St. Louis Cardinals and went on to play 3 seasons in their Minor League organization, earning Midwest League All-Star Honors in 2005.
After being released in the middle of the 2006 season while playing with the West Palm Beach Cardinals (Advanced-A), Brady went on to pursue a career in music. In the last year Brady has resided in Kansas City, MO and Franklin, TN spending his time songwriting, recording, worship leading, playing concerts, and speaking at various places around the United States. You can view his latest release, an EP called "A Little Love" on iTunes at: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/a-little-love-ep/id445643276
Lord Have Mercy
Brady Toops Lyrics
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When I come to You in prayer, Lord have mercy
And when I wonder if You're there, Lord have mercy
When I cannot find the way, Lord Have Mercy
Should my heart my heart begin to stray, Lord Have Mercy
2:
When I lay me down to sleep, Lord have mercy
When I falter, when I fail, Lord Have Mercy
May Your kindness still prevail, Lord Have Mercy
3:
When I see Your promises, Lord have mercy
Knowing well that I am blessed, Lord have mercy
Oh may I never cease to ask, Lord Have Mercy
Til' I breathe my very last, Lord Have Mercy
How great, how great is Your faithfulness,
Oh Your faithfulness
The lyrics of Brady Toops's song Lord Have Mercy express the humbleness of a person seeking guidance and support from the divine. The song starts with the declaration of seeking mercy from God when the person is uncertain about God's presence in their life. The lyrics describe the struggle of the person to find their way and not lose their path. It speaks of the fear of losing faith and straying from their beliefs. The lyrics show the vulnerability of the person and their need for mercy to keep them on the right path.
In the second stanza, the person acknowledges the challenges that they may face in life, and they ask for mercy to be with them during those times. The lyrics speak of the person's failures and mistakes but emphasizes that God's kindness and love will never fail. The lyrics of the song show gratitude towards God for his mercy and kindness in the person's life.
Brady Toops's song Lord Have Mercy is a heartfelt expression of the need for spiritual guidance and mercy in one's life. It is a reminder that in times of uncertainty and doubt, one can always turn to God for reassurance and guidance.
Line by Line Meaning
When I come to You in prayer, Lord have mercy
As I humbly approach You in prayer, I ask for Your mercy
And when I wonder if You're there, Lord have mercy
In moments of doubt and uncertainty, I plead for Your mercy
When I cannot find the way, Lord Have Mercy
In times of confusion and feeling lost, I seek Your mercy
Should my heart my heart begin to stray, Lord Have Mercy
If my heart starts to wander away from You, I beg for Your mercy
When I lay me down to sleep, Lord have mercy
As I prepare to rest for the night, I pray for Your mercy
And when the road ahead gets steep, Lord have mercy
When the journey ahead seems difficult and challenging, I implore for Your mercy
When I falter, when I fail, Lord Have Mercy
In moments of weakness and mistakes, I plead for Your mercy
May Your kindness still prevail, Lord Have Mercy
I hope that Your loving kindness will remain even in difficult times
When I see Your promises, Lord have mercy
As I witness Your faithfulness and promises, I ask for Your mercy
Knowing well that I am blessed, Lord have mercy
I am aware of Your grace and blessings, and thus seek Your mercy
Oh may I never cease to ask, Lord Have Mercy
May I continuously seek Your mercy and not stop asking for it
Til' I breathe my very last, Lord Have Mercy
I pray for Your mercy until my last breath
How great, how great is Your faithfulness,
Your faithfulness is truly great and unfailing
Contributed by Alex P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Marion Clark Burgos
on O for Grace
Oh for grace to lay down all my dreams in Him be found
O for faith to keep it true and never stop believing you