In 2002, the band released their popular second album, Spoken For, which produced two more Top 10 hits. The combined success of the band's first two albums garnered a nomination for the Favorite Contemporary Inspirational Artist at the American Music Awards.
In 2004, MercyMe released Undone which produced two Top 10 hits: Here With Me which also hit Billboard's Top 100 chart that same year, and In The Blink of an Eye which, as of the end of 2005, was at #5 on R&R's top Christian hits. In 2005 they also released their Christmas album titled The Christmas Sessions.
2006 saw the release of the album Coming Up to Breathe, which peaked at number one on the Billboard Top Christian Albums, and #13 on the Billboard 200 album chart. Also released was Coming Up to Breathe Acoustic.
In 2007, MercyMe released their newest album, All That Is Within Me, which debuted at #15 on the Billboard Top 200 Chart.
In 2010 they released The Generous Mr. Lovewell. The album debuted at number three on the Billboard 200 and number one on the Christian Albums chart.
August 30, 2011 they released an album titled The Worship Sessions; it's currently exclusive to Family Christian Bookstores and can not be found on iTunes or Amazon.
The The Hurt & The Healer Songfacts says that their eighth major label studio album, The Hurt & Tye Healer, will be released on May 22, 2012. The record was produced by Brown Bannister and Dan Muckala and is centered around the concept of bringing healing to the hurting.
Greater
MercyMe Lyrics
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And bring your shame
Bring your guilt
And bring your pain
Don't you know that's not your name
You will always be much more to me
Every day I wrestle with the voices
But that's alright
'Cause I hear a voice and He calls me redeemed
When others say I'll never be enough
And greater is the One living inside of me
Than he who is living in the world
In the world
In the world
And greater is the One living inside of me
Than he who is living in the world
Bring your doubts
And bring your fears
Bring your hurt
And bring your tears
There'll be no condemnation here
You are holy, righteous and redeemed
Every time I fall
There'll be those who will call me
A mistake
Well that's okay
'Cause I hear a voice and He calls me redeemed
When others say I'll never be enough
And greater is the One living inside of me
Than he who is living in the world
In the world
In the world
And greater is the One living inside of me
Than he who is living in the world
(He's Greater, He's Greater)
There'll be days I lose the battle
Grace says that it doesn't matter
'Cause the cross already won the war
He's Greater, He's Greater
I am learning to run freely
Understanding just how He sees me
And it makes me love Him more and more
He's Greater, He's Greater
There'll be days I lose the battle
Grace says that it doesn't matter
'Cause the cross already won the war
He's Greater, He's Greater
I am learning to run freely
Understanding just how He sees me
And it makes me love Him more and more
He's Greater, He's Greater
'Cause I hear a voice and He calls me redeemed
When others say I'll never be enough
And greater is the One living inside of me
Than he who is living in the world
In the world
In the world
And greater is the One living inside of me
Than he who is living in the world
There'll be days I lose the battle
Grace says that it doesn't matter
'Cause the cross already won the war
He's Greater, He's Greater
I am learning to run freely
Understanding just how He sees me
And it makes me love Him more and more
My God is greater (He's Greater, He's Greater)
Than he who is living in the world
MercyMe's "Greater" is a powerful and uplifting song about finding strength, hope, and redemption in God's love. The lyrics speak to the feelings of inadequacy, shame, and doubt that many people experience, but remind listeners that they are holy, righteous, and redeemed in the eyes of God. The chorus acknowledges that, while we may struggle with the negative voices around us, the One living inside us is greater than anything in the world.
The verses reinforce this message, encouraging listeners to bring their doubts, fears, pain, and tears to God without fear of judgment. The bridge speaks to the fact that there will be days when we feel defeated, but emphasizes that grace and the victory of the cross have already won the war. Ultimately, the song encourages listeners to embrace their true identity as children of God and to love Him more each day.
Overall, "Greater" is a powerful reminder of the transformative power of God's love and the strength that comes from recognizing our worth in His eyes.
Line by Line Meaning
Bring your tired
Come to me when you're exhausted
And bring your shame
Bring your feelings of guilt and disgrace
Bring your guilt
Bring your feelings of wrongdoing and regret
And bring your pain
Bring your emotional and physical suffering
Don't you know that's not your name
You are not defined by your struggles or shortcomings
You will always be much more to me
You are valuable and loved in my eyes
Every day I wrestle with the voices
I struggle with negative self-talk
That keep telling me I'm not right
Voices that say I'm not good enough
But that's alright
It's okay, because I know the truth
'Cause I hear a voice and He calls me redeemed
God's voice gives me hope and reminds me of my worth
When others say I'll never be enough
Other people's opinions may bring me down, but God's love lifts me up
And greater is the One living inside of me
God's power is greater than any negativity in the world
Than he who is living in the world
Satan's influence is weaker than God's power
Bring your doubts
Bring your uncertainties and reservations
And bring your fears
Bring your anxieties and apprehensions
Bring your hurt
Bring your emotional and physical pain
And bring your tears
Bring your sadness and sorrow
There'll be no condemnation here
God does not judge or criticize
You are holy, righteous and redeemed
You are pure, just and forgiven
Every time I fall
Whenever I fail or make a mistake
There'll be those who will call me
People may label me or criticize me
A mistake
They will say I'm not good enough
Well that's okay
But I will not be discouraged
'Cause I hear a voice and He calls me redeemed
God reminds me that I am worthy of love and compassion
And greater is the One living inside of me
God is more powerful than negativity and criticism
There'll be days I lose the battle
I may struggle and not succeed
Grace says that it doesn't matter
God's love forgives and supports me, no matter what
'Cause the cross already won the war
Jesus already defeated sin and death, and we are saved by his sacrifice
He's Greater, He's Greater
God is more powerful and loving than anything we face
I am learning to run freely
I am learning to live without fear or doubt
Understanding just how He sees me
I am beginning to understand God's view of me
And it makes me love Him more and more
This understanding brings me closer to God
My God is greater (He's Greater, He's Greater)
God is incredibly powerful and loving
Than he who is living in the world
Satan's influence on Earth is not as great as God's power
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: Donald L. Lawrence, Kevon Carter, Loren K. A. Mcgee
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
JesusIsAlive
Here is some advice, from someone who just turned 19 :)
- You are beautiful the way you are. Please, do not try to look for identity in things that aren’t Jesus, because it will hurt you in the long run. Jesus loves you so much, you are so, so beautiful and loved just the way you are. Do not let anyone, no boy, no friend, no bully try to dictate your beauty. You are fearfully and wonderfully made 🌸🤍 (Psalm 139-14)
- Keep your eyes on Jesus, in this world troubles may come your way but Jesus has overcome the world, fear not! (John 16:33) 🌸
- When school gets stressful, take a deep breath and pray. Whenever you give your anxieties onto Jesus, He will give you joy and peace. (1 Peter 5:7)🌸
- Have a secret closet, talk to Jesus, pray without ceasing in the good times and bad, always look at Him. He willl never, ever leave you. He loves you and has a purpose for your life! (Matthew 6:6)
- be mindful of what you spend time doing, always think “would Jesus want me to watch this video?” “Would He be okay with me talking like this?” 🤍
- don’t try to fit in with people, please don’t try to change the way you look, act or behave to be “liked” by people. after you finish school, perhaps you won’t even remember their names! :) Bless those who curse you🤍 (John 15:18)🌸
- finally, always remember that you are loved. You are never alone, you are worthy. Jesus loves you so much, He died because He could not imagine eternity without you. He is in love with you, He loves you so much!🌸🤍 (John 14:20)🌸
I hope this helped! On youtube, please listen to Dan Mohler, Kenneth Hagin, Todd White and Kathryn Kullmann! Also, Wendy Alec has amazing books based on the love of the Father - her books changed my life, a good one to start with is “wounded warriors.” 🤍
Remember! You are loved. I hope to see you in heaven one day, fight the good fight of faith, you are so worthy. If suicide ever crosses your mind, remember this - You are worth dying for. You are so, so special and please, if you don’t want your life give it to Jesus. 🤍🌸 I love you, keep the faith! 🤍
softbreeze012
Bring your tired
And bring your shame
Bring your guilt
And bring your pain
Don't you know that's not your name
You will always be much more to me
Every day I wrestle with the voices
That keep telling me I'm not right
But that's alright
'Cause I hear a voice and He calls me redeemed
When others say I'll never be enough
And greater is the One living inside of me
Than he who is living in the world
In the world
In the world
And greater is the One living inside of me
Than he who is living in the world
Bring your doubts
And bring your fears
Bring your hurt
And bring your tears
There'll be no condemnation here
You are holy, righteous and redeemed
Every time I fall
There'll be those who will call me a mistake
Well that's okay
'Cause I hear a voice and He calls me redeemed
When others say I'll never be enough
And greater is the One living inside of me
Than he who is living in the world
In the world
In the world
And greater is the One living inside of me
Than he who is living in the world
There'll be days I lose the battle
Grace says that it doesn't matter
'Cause the cross already won the war
He's Greater.
He's Greater.
I am learning to run freely
Understanding just how He sees me
And it makes me love Him more and more
He's Greater.
He's Greater.
There'll be days I lose the battle
Grace says that it doesn't matter
'Cause the cross already won the war
He's Greater.
He's Greater.
I am learning to run freely
Understanding just how He sees me
And it makes me love Him more and more
He's Greater.
He's Greater.
'Cause I hear a voice and He calls me redeemed
When others say I'll never be enough
And greater is the One living inside of me
Than he who is living in the world
In the world
In the world
And greater is the One living inside of me
Than he who is living in the world
There'll be days I lose the battle
Grace says that it doesn't matter
'Cause the cross already won the war
He's Greater.
He's Greater.
I am learning to run freely
Understanding just how He sees me
And it makes me love Him more and more
He's Greater.
He's Greater than he who is living in the world.
Jessika Fidélis
Traga o seu cansaço
Traga a sua vergonha
Traga a sua culpa
Traga a sua dor
Você não sabe que esse não é seu nome?
Você sempre será muito mais para mim
Todos os dias eu luto com as vozes
Que continuam me dizendo que não estou certo
Mas está tudo bem
Pois eu ouço uma voz, e Ele me chama redimido
Quando os outros dizem que nunca serei o suficiente
E maior é O que está vivendo dentro de mim
Do que aquele que está vivendo no mundo
No mundo
No mundo
E maior é O que está vivendo dentro de mim
Do que aquele que está vivendo no mundo
Traga suas duvidas
Traga os seus medos
Traga a sua mágoa
Traga as suas lágrimas
Não haverá condenação aqui
Você é santo, justo e redimido
Cada vez que eu caio
Haverão aqueles que me chamarão
De um erro
Bem, está tudo bem
Haverá dias que eu perderei a batalha
Graça diz que isso não importa
Pois a cruz já venceu a guerra
Ele é Maior
Ele é Maior
Eu estou aprendendo a correr livremente
Entendendo como Ele me vê
E isso me faz amá-lo mais e mais
Ele é Maior
Ele é Maior
Kaylee
Lyrics
Bring your tired
And bring your shame
Bring your guilt
And bring your pain
Don't you know that's not your name
You will always be much more to me
Every day I wrestle with the voices
That keep telling me I'm not right
But that's alright
'Cause I hear a voice and He calls me redeemed
When others say I'll never be enough
And greater is the One living inside of me
Than he who is living in the world
In the world
In the world
And greater is the One living inside of me
Than he who is living in the world
Bring your doubts
And bring your fears
Bring your hurt
And bring your tears
There'll be no condemnation here
You are holy, righteous and redeemed
Every time I fall
There'll be those who will call me
A mistake
Well that's okay
'Cause I hear a voice and He calls me redeemed
When others say I'll never be enough
And greater is the One living inside of me
Than he who is living in the world
In the world
In the world
And greater is the One living inside of me
Than he who is living in the world
There'll be days I lose the battle
Grace says that it doesn't matter
'Cause the cross already won the war
He's Greater, He's Greater
I am learning to run freely
Understanding just how He sees me
And it makes me love Him more and more
He's Greater, He's Greater
There'll be days I lose the battle
Grace says that it doesn't matter
'Cause the cross already won the war
He's Greater, He's Greater
I am learning to run freely
Understanding just how He sees me
And it makes me love Him more and more
He's Greater, He's Greater
'Cause I hear a voice and He calls me redeemed
When others say I'll never be enough
And greater is the One living inside of me
Than he who is living in the world
In the world
In the world
And greater is the One living inside of me
Than he who is living in the world
There'll be days I lose the battle
Grace says that it doesn't matter
'Cause the cross already won the war
He's Greater, He's Greater
I am learning to run freely
Understanding just how He sees me
And it makes me love Him more and more
My God is greater (He's Greater, He's Greater)
Than he who is living in the world
fierce deity
Bring your tired
And bring your shame
Bring your guilt
And bring your pain
Don't you know that's not you're name
You will always be much more to me
Every day I wrestle with the voices
That keep telling me I'm not right
But that's alright
'Cause I hear a voice and He calls me redeemed
When others say I'll never be enough
And greater is the One living inside of me
Than he who is living in the world
In the world
In the world
And greater is the One living inside of me
Than he who is living in the world
Bring your doubts
And bring your fears
Bring your hurt
And bring your tears
There'll be no condemnation here
You are holy, righteous and redeemed
Every time I fall
There'll be those who will call me
A mistake
Well that's OK
'Cause I hear a voice and He calls me redeemed
When others say I'll never be enough
And greater is the One living inside of me
Than he who is living in the world
In the world
In the world
And greater is the One living inside of me
Than he who is living in the world
(He's Greater, He's Greater)
There'll be days I lose the battle
Grace says that it doesn't matter
'Cause the cross already won the war
He's Greater, He's Greater
I am learning to run freely
Understanding just how He sees me
And it makes me love Him more and more
He's Greater, He's Greater
There'll be days I lose the battle
Grace says that it doesn't matter
'Cause the cross already won the war
He's Greater, He's Greater
I am learning to run freely
Understanding just how He sees me
And it makes me love Him more and more
He's Greater, He's Greater
'Cause I hear a voice and He calls me redeemed
When others say I'll never be enough
And greater is the One living inside of me
Than he who is living in the world
In the world
In the world
And greater is the One living inside of me
Than he who is living in the world
There'll be days I lose the battle
Grace says that it doesn't matter
'Cause the cross already won the war
He's Greater, He's Greater
I am learning to run freely
Understanding just how He sees me
And it makes me love Him more and more
My God is greater (He's Greater, He's Greater)
Than he who is living in the world
Sadie Richardson
I just turned 13, and I pray I never lose this spark I have for Jesus.
Swagu
Keep going man, life will throw all it has to try and bring us down, but we have to keep our affection set on things above, not on the things on the earth. Have a nice day btw 🙂
Jess Glez
❤❤
JesusIsAlive
Here is some advice, from someone who just turned 19 :)
- You are beautiful the way you are. Please, do not try to look for identity in things that aren’t Jesus, because it will hurt you in the long run. Jesus loves you so much, you are so, so beautiful and loved just the way you are. Do not let anyone, no boy, no friend, no bully try to dictate your beauty. You are fearfully and wonderfully made 🌸🤍 (Psalm 139-14)
- Keep your eyes on Jesus, in this world troubles may come your way but Jesus has overcome the world, fear not! (John 16:33) 🌸
- When school gets stressful, take a deep breath and pray. Whenever you give your anxieties onto Jesus, He will give you joy and peace. (1 Peter 5:7)🌸
- Have a secret closet, talk to Jesus, pray without ceasing in the good times and bad, always look at Him. He willl never, ever leave you. He loves you and has a purpose for your life! (Matthew 6:6)
- be mindful of what you spend time doing, always think “would Jesus want me to watch this video?” “Would He be okay with me talking like this?” 🤍
- don’t try to fit in with people, please don’t try to change the way you look, act or behave to be “liked” by people. after you finish school, perhaps you won’t even remember their names! :) Bless those who curse you🤍 (John 15:18)🌸
- finally, always remember that you are loved. You are never alone, you are worthy. Jesus loves you so much, He died because He could not imagine eternity without you. He is in love with you, He loves you so much!🌸🤍 (John 14:20)🌸
I hope this helped! On youtube, please listen to Dan Mohler, Kenneth Hagin, Todd White and Kathryn Kullmann! Also, Wendy Alec has amazing books based on the love of the Father - her books changed my life, a good one to start with is “wounded warriors.” 🤍
Remember! You are loved. I hope to see you in heaven one day, fight the good fight of faith, you are so worthy. If suicide ever crosses your mind, remember this - You are worth dying for. You are so, so special and please, if you don’t want your life give it to Jesus. 🤍🌸 I love you, keep the faith! 🤍
Josh Doherty
@Swagu that’s true life will be hard at times and easy at times it’s the hard times when we need to trust God and Jesus most
Michael Wagner
Even if you do it doesn't matter, it will come back as long as you chase theblord
Sage_RayRay
I'm 9 years old and I love this song it brings me hope that God is helping me in life.
Please share this with someone.🙂
Nelly Cotto
Jesus loves you and is there for you! Talk to Him and He will give you peace 🕊️ God bless you and your family ❤️
Paula Meng
God bless you 🙏❤
Mrs B FaithFitnessFun
He is for sure. It might not always be the way you would like it though. But it is the best way. Trust me😊