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.
shine On
MercyMe Lyrics
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That shines for all of man
Then how can we light the way
If we don't go to them
I believe to know God's heart
Is to meet them where they are
Won't you shine on
You can shine on
Shine on
In all that's said and done
And everything you do
Just let your life glorify
The one who shines on you
I believe we worship Christ
When we show the world His light
Won't you shine on
Won't you shine on
You can shine on
Shine on
Shine on
Shine on
Won't you shine on
Won't you shine on
You can shine on
Shine on
Won't you shine on
Won't you shine on
You can shine on
Shine on
The lyrics in MercyMe's song Shine On are a call to action for Christians to be the light for others. The first verse questions how believers can be the light that shines for all of humanity if they don't go to them. It is a reminder that believers should actively seek to bring light to others instead of waiting for people to come to them. The second verse suggests that to know God's heart is to meet people where they are. It is important to meet people where they are, in their struggles and in their darkness, to bring them hope and love. The chorus is a repeated call to action for believers to shine on, in all that they do and in everything they say, to glorify the Lord and to show the world His light. The song highlights the importance of action and living out one's faith to bring light to others, rather than just talking about it.
Line by Line Meaning
If we're to be the light
If we are called to be a shining example to others
That shines for all of man
To shine for the whole of humanity
Then how can we light the way
How can we guide others towards the light
If we don't go to them
If we don't approach and reach out to them
I believe to know God's heart
I believe understanding God's heart
Is to meet them where they are
Means meeting people where they are in life
Won't you shine on
Won't you radiate the light
You can shine on
You have the ability to radiate the light
Shine on
Radiate the light
In all that's said and done
In every word spoken and action taken
And everything you do
And every single action you take
Just let your life glorify
Just let your life bring glory and honor
The one who shines on you
To the one who is guiding and supporting you
I believe we worship Christ
I believe we honor and reverence Christ
When we show the world His light
When we allow the world to see His light through us
Won't you shine on
Won't you radiate the light
You can shine on
You have the ability to radiate the light
Shine on
Radiate the light
Won't you shine on
Won't you radiate the light
You can shine on
You have the ability to radiate the light
Shine on
Radiate the light
Won't you shine on
Won't you radiate the light
You can shine on
You have the ability to radiate the light
Shine on
Radiate the light
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: BARRY E. GRAUL, BART MILLARD, JIM BRYSON, MIKE SCHEUCHZER, NATHAN COCHRAN, PETE KIPLEY, PETER C. KIPLEY, ROBBY SHAFFER
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@xlide31
Lyrics of this gem:
If we're to be the light
That shines for all of man
Then how can we light the way
If we don't go to them
I believe to know God's heart
Is to meet them where they are
Won't you shine on
Won't you shine on
You can shine on
Shine on
In all that's said and done
And everything you do
Just let your life glorify
The one who shines on you
I believe we worship Christ
When we show the world His light
Won't you shine on
Won't you shine on
You can shine on
Shine on
Shine on
Shine on
Won't you shine on
Won't you shine on
You can shine on
Shine on
Won't you shine on
Won't you shine on
You can shine on
Shine on
@chrissimpson6701
No matter who or what comes and go, Jesus you remain. Thank you. 1.20.23.
@chrissimpson6701
Always in my heart Granny. 1937-2014.💔
@vakhumachenkual4075
Love the outro guitar solo , so enchanting
@allylovesart2818
I love mercyme and this song rock on mercyme for Christianity
@carolynwestmoreland7274
I am so thankful for these songs - I played this CD so much , It was like a sermon in song that touched my heart and brought healing and deliverance to me , It is still in my.heart, I gave my CD to a friend , David said The Lord encompasses me about with songs of deliverance, these are songs of deliverance that God has blessed me with , I am thankful for this being available , It still brings healing and Deliverance to me, God Bless you for these songs of deliverance, Carolyn
@xlide31
Love from France. Amazing song.
@HolySpiritMusic
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@jeffreygraham1720
#14.. GOING ON THE OFFENSIVE AGAINST SATAN.. #15. PUTTING ON THE ARMOR.. #16. ULTIMATE GOAL OF GOD.. #17. UNDERSTANDING GRACE.. #18. THE GOOD GROUND.. #19. CONSIDERING OTHERS.. #20. PERSECUTION
@xlide31
Lyrics of this gem:
If we're to be the light
That shines for all of man
Then how can we light the way
If we don't go to them
I believe to know God's heart
Is to meet them where they are
Won't you shine on
Won't you shine on
You can shine on
Shine on
In all that's said and done
And everything you do
Just let your life glorify
The one who shines on you
I believe we worship Christ
When we show the world His light
Won't you shine on
Won't you shine on
You can shine on
Shine on
Shine on
Shine on
Won't you shine on
Won't you shine on
You can shine on
Shine on
Won't you shine on
Won't you shine on
You can shine on
Shine on
@carolynwestmoreland7274
This album is a sermon. In music It touches the heart and has been songs of deliverance and healing for me ,I am so thankful like David that God encompasses us about with sons of deliverance , these sons are still in my heart ❤️ Thank full for this Carolyn