Grace
Hyles-Anderson College Lyrics
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Locked up in chains
Sin held me captive to sorrow and pain
Tears of frustration as love passed me by
Until the Master heard my hearts cry
Grace, Marvelous grace
I needed grace
Grace, Marvelous grace
Flows from above
In founded love
Marvelous grace
I was down-hearted
Broken inside
Praying for mercy with nowhere to hide
There was a Savior searching for me
Grace over flowing set my soul free
Grace, Marvelous grace
I needed grace
To pardon and make me whole
Grace, Marvelous grace
Flows from above
In founded love
Marvelous grace
I am forgiven
I am redeemed
A brand new creation
He saved me, and gave me a reason to sing
Grace, grace
God's grace
Grace that will pardon and make me whole
Grace, grace
God's grace
Grace that will pardon and cleanse within
Grace, grace
God's grace
Grace that is greater than all our sin
Grace, Marvelous grace
I needed grace
To pardon and make me whole
Grace, Marvelous grace
Flows from above
In founded love
Marvelous grace
Ending
Marvelous grace
The song "Grace" by Hyles-Anderson College talks about the transformative power of God's grace in the life of the singer. The lyrics depict the state of the singer before encountering God's grace and how they were lost in sin and pain. The singer was in chains, held captive by their sins, and in despair waiting for love and mercy. However, when they cried out to the Master, He heard their plea and poured out His amazing grace upon them, making them whole again.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "Grace, Marvelous Grace" emphasizing the central message of the song, that it was by God's grace that the singer was saved and set free. The singer recognizes that they could not save themselves and needed the power of God's grace to have peace and rest in their soul. The song is an encouragement to those who are struggling with sin, pain or hopelessness, to recognize that God's grace is available to them and can transform their lives just as it did for the singer.
Line by Line Meaning
I was in prison
My life was full of sin and I was trapped in my own chains of guilt and shame.
Locked up in chains
I couldn't break free from my own mistakes and failures, which kept me imprisoned.
Sin held me captive to sorrow and pain
My sinful lifestyle caused me immense suffering and heartache, which made me feel stuck.
Tears of frustration as love passed me by
I was full of regret and sadness as I watched others experience love and happiness, while I felt hopeless.
Until the Master heard my hearts cry
Finally, I turned to God and begged for help, and He listened to my plea for mercy.
Grace, Marvelous grace
The gift of God's unmerited favor and love, which I desperately needed and received.
I needed grace
I had nothing to offer and required God's grace to save me from my sins and their consequences.
To pardon and make me whole
God's grace is what enabled me to be forgiven, set free, and made whole again.
Flows from above
God's grace is a divine blessing that comes from heaven above.
In founded love
God's grace is rooted in His unconditional love for us.
I was down-hearted
I was deeply discouraged and depressed because of my sins.
Broken inside
My heart was shattered and wounded because of my own mistakes and failures.
Praying for mercy with nowhere to hide
I humbly begged God for mercy, realizing I had no place to hide from Him.
There was a Savior searching for me
God pursued me with His love and grace, even when I didn't deserve it.
Grace over flowing set my soul free
God's overflowing grace broke my chains and set me free from my sins and their consequences.
I am forgiven
God has wiped away my sins and reconciled me with Him.
I am redeemed
God has purchased me with the blood of Jesus and made me His own.
A brand new creation
God has transformed me from the inside out and made me a new person.
He saved me, and gave me a reason to sing
God has saved me from my sins and given me a new life, which fills me with joy and gratitude.
Grace, grace
God's grace is so amazing that it deserves to be repeated and celebrated.
God's grace
The grace that comes from God, which is infinite and perfect.
Grace that will pardon and make me whole
God's grace is what can forgive my sins and heal my brokenness.
Grace that will pardon and cleanse within
God's grace can purify my heart and renew my mind, which leads to a holy life.
Grace that is greater than all our sin
God's grace is stronger than any sin, failure, or mistake we could commit.
Ending
The final statement, which summarizes the theme of the song: that God's grace is indeed marvelous and all-sufficient.
Marvelous grace
The grace of God, which is truly marvelous and wonderful beyond words.
Contributed by Lila V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jorge Francis
on Here's My Everything
You formed me
with Your holy hands before my birth
You planned Your perfect purpose
for me on this earth
I want to be all You created me to be.
Cause for all You've done
You deserve the glory
Chorus
Here's my everything.
I give You every part of me
I surrender, my hopes my plans,
my dreams, You're so amazing
Makes me wish that I had more to bring,
Lord please take it,
Here's My Everything
Verse 2
Lately I've been learning
more about Your Love
Finding for my every need it is enough,
Though I'm never more aware
of my own unworthyness,
then when I come
and bow before Your holiness
Chorus
Here's my everything.
I give You every part of me
I surrender, my hopes my plans,
my dreams, You're so amazing
Makes me wish
that I had more to bring,
Lord please take it,
Here's My Everything
Bridge
I have nothing I can boast of,
cause If there's any good in me,
it's all because of You Lord,
so I pledge my offering
abi
on Behold Our God
its very good