Over the years Geoff’s songs have been embraced by young and old alike. For the last eight years he has had up to six of those songs in the Australian “CCLI” charts. Geoff was a pioneering force behind the Sydney's Hillsong church movement, and convened the annual “Hillsong Conference” from its inception in 1987 until 1995.
Oh the Mercy of God
Geoff Bullock Lyrics
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That You choose to redeem us, To forgive and restore
And You call us Your children, Chosen in Him
To be holy and blameless, To the glory of God
To the praise of His Glorious Grace
To the praise of His Glory and Power
To Him be all Glory Honour and Praise
Oh the richness of Grace, The depths of His love
In Him is redemption, The forgiveness of sin
You called us as righteous, Predestined in Him
For the praise of His Glory, Included in Christ.
Oh the Glory of God expressed in His Son
His image and likeness revealed to us all
The plan of the ages completed in Christ
That we be presented perfected in Him
Geoff Bullock's song "Oh the Mercy of God" is a powerful testament to God's immense love and grace. The opening lines speak of the mercy of God and the glory of his grace, acknowledging that he chooses to redeem us and forgive us so we can be restored. The lyrics go on to describe how God calls us his children and has chosen us in him to be holy and blameless to the glory of God. The chorus declares the praise of his glorious grace, glory, and power, acknowledging that all glory, honor, and praise belong to him forever more.
The second verse speaks of the richness of grace and the depths of God's love. It goes on to say that all redemption and forgiveness come from him and that we have been called as righteous and predestined in him. The verse concludes stating that we are included in Christ for the praise of his glory. The song's final verse speaks of the glory of God that is expressed in his son, with his image and likeness being revealed to us all. It ends by acknowledging that the plan of ages has been completed in Christ, and that we will be presented perfected in him.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh the mercy of God, The glory of grace
The overwhelming kindness of God and the splendor of the gifts that he bestows upon us.
That You choose to redeem us, To forgive and restore
God's decision to rescue us from sin and restore our relationship with him through the sacrifice of Jesus.
And You call us Your children, Chosen in Him
God has chosen us as his own and we are adopted into his family through our faith in Jesus.
To be holy and blameless, To the glory of God
Our purpose as God's children is to live holy lives without fault and bring glory to God.
To the praise of His Glorious Grace
Everything that God has done for us is an expression of his amazing grace and we should give him thanks and honor for it.
To the praise of His Glory and Power
God's glory and power are evident in all that he has accomplished, and our response should be to glorify and praise him.
To Him be all Glory Honour and Praise
God deserves all the glory, honor, and praise for what he has done and continues to do.
For ever and ever and ever A–men
This praise and honor will continue for all eternity.
Oh the richness of Grace, The depths of His love
God's grace and love for us are immeasurable and far beyond what we can comprehend.
In Him is redemption, The forgiveness of sin
Salvation and forgiveness are found only in Jesus Christ.
You called us as righteous, Predestined in Him
God has declared us to be in right standing with him and has destined us for a purpose in Jesus.
For the praise of His Glory, Included in Christ.
Our lives are meant to bring glory to God, and that can only happen as we are united with Christ.
Oh the Glory of God expressed in His Son
God's glory is revealed in the person of Jesus Christ.
His image and likeness revealed to us all
In Christ, we see an accurate representation of who God is and what he desires for us.
The plan of the ages completed in Christ
God's plan for the world and for our salvation is fulfilled in the person and work of Jesus.
That we be presented perfected in Him
God's desire is for us to be made perfect in Christ and to be presented blameless before him.
Writer(s): Geoff Bullock
Contributed by Tristan M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@andrewmihaleff
Geoff wrote some classics but this will always be my favourite. It's like a sermon on Ephesians set to a wonderful melody! Thanks for posting this
@libbyhardy8780
I just LOVE this beautiful praise filled song; I feel like I am worshiping at Jesus feet!
To think he would love someone like me, who doesn't deserve His love, who He is willing to forgive for so much wrongdoing!..............I want to go on worshiping him forever.
@charlottecooper9380
Beautiful song 😮
@samm2502
Thank you God for your everlasting and freely giving mercy in Christ Jesus who died for everyone that whosoever believes in Him shall not perish but shall have Eternal life. Thank you for paying the price for everyone's sin on the cross. Amen.
@geronimacabrera2095
Because of your Faithfulness and Grace you love us so much and you gave your one and only Son he died and rose again for sins of the Earth Thank you I love you Jesus
@doncrewe3388
I heard this song for the first time today (Sunday) - wow!
@ETHANGELIST
Me too!!!!
@libbyhardy8780
From the many songs I love by Geoff Bullock, this one is perhaps my favourite! I listen to this one over and over. My heart is full of praise and worship to our Lord Jesus Christ.
@DwightWalker
This is a very uplifting hymn! I played it on violin and it lifted me up.
@gmleestewart
Father, thank you for your mercy.