Praise the Everlasting
Harbourlight Lyrics
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Your life laid down to set mine free
Call it mercy, call it grace
All I know is by it I've been saved
Hallelujah
I walk in new life so undeserved
Call it mercy, call it grace
By it one day I see Your face
I've turned away
I've gone astray
I've been unfaithful
But You have remained
Always the same
Always faithful
Hallelujah, praise the Everlasting
Hallelujah, God You are unfailing
Hallelujah, I will testify
Hallelujah, I was dead now I'm alive
In these lyrics, the singer is expressing gratitude and reverence for all that God has done for them. They acknowledge that their own salvation and new life is only possible because of the sacrifice that God made by sending Jesus to walk the earth and lay down his life for them. The singer is humbled by this act of mercy and grace and recognizes that it is only through this divine intervention that they are able to experience new life and the promise of eternal salvation. The phrase "call it mercy, call it grace" is repeated throughout the song as a reminder that everything the singer has been given is a gift from God, undeserved and unearned.
The lyrics also acknowledge the singer's own shortcomings and mistakes. The phrase "I've turned away, I've gone astray, I've been unfaithful" suggests that the singer has not always lived up to the moral standards that they believe in. However, they find comfort in the consistency of God's love and the comfort that comes from knowing that God is always faithful, even when humans fall short. The repeated refrain of "Hallelujah" is an expression of praise and thanks for all that God has done and represents a sense of awe and wonderment at the generosity and kindness of the divine.
Line by Line Meaning
How can I tell of all You've done for me
I am filled with gratitude for all that You have done for me, but I struggle to express it in words.
Your life laid down to set mine free
You sacrificed Your own life in order to grant me freedom and redemption.
Call it mercy, call it grace
I cannot fully comprehend the depth of Your love and generosity towards me, but I recognize that it is through Your mercy and grace that I have been saved.
All I know is by it I've been saved
I may not understand every detail of my salvation, but I know that I have been rescued and redeemed by You.
Hallelujah
I cannot contain my joy and praise for You, so I offer up this word of praise to You.
I walk in new life so undeserved
Through your sacrifice, I have been given a new life that I could never have earned or deserved on my own.
Because You came down to walk this earth
Your love for me led You to leave the perfection of heaven and dwell among us on earth, so that You could fully understand and identify with our struggles and pain.
By it one day I see Your face
I know that through the gift of salvation, I will one day be united with You in eternity and see Your face.
I've turned away
I have made mistakes and failed to live up to Your perfect standard.
I've gone astray
I have wandered from Your will and direction for my life.
I've been unfaithful
I have not always been loyal or obedient to You.
But You have remained
Despite my faults and imperfections, You have stayed constant and unwavering in Your love towards me.
Always the same
You are unchanging and dependable, even when my circumstances and emotions fluctuate.
Always faithful
Your faithfulness towards me never wavers, even when I fall short of Your expectations.
Hallelujah, praise the Everlasting
I offer up my praise and adoration to You, who is eternal and unchanging.
Hallelujah, God You are unfailing
I recognize that You are completely reliable and trustworthy, and that Your love and faithfulness towards me will never falter or diminish.
Hallelujah, I will testify
I am eager to share with others the amazing things You have done in my life and the profound impact You have had on me.
Hallelujah, I was dead now I'm alive
I was once spiritually dead and separated from You, but now I am alive and connected to You through the gift of salvation.
Contributed by Allison E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Adrienne Jelley
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