Since his first solo project in 1983, Smith has become one of the most popular artists in the contemporary Christian music world, while also finding considerable success in the mainstream. Smith has frequently topped both Christian radio and Billboard charts and is often listed as one of the top keyboardists in rock and roll in Keyboard Magazine. Smith has sold more than 13 million records and has had 29 #1 hit songs. By 2005, he had garnered 14 gold records and 5 platinum records, 40 Dove Awards, an American Music Award and 3 Grammy Awards. He was also named one of People magazine's most beautiful people.
The Glory Songfacts reports that recorded with a 65-piece London orchestra, Glory is Christian musician Michael W. Smith’s seventeenth studio album and his second instrumental record. It was released November 22, 2011. His first instrumental album was Freedom, which was released November 21, 2000.
Grace
Michael W. Smith Lyrics
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You pulled me close and held me near
And I'm a fool but still You love
I'll be Your fool for the King of love
He gave me wings so I could fly
And gave me a song to color the sky
And all I have is all from You
It's grace, grace
I'm nothing without You
Grace, Your grace
Shines on me
And there've been days when I've walked away
Too much to carry
Nothing left to say
Forgive me Lord when I'm weak and lost
You traded heaven for a wooden cross
And all these years You've carried me
You've been my eyes when I could not see
And beauty grows in the driving rain
Your ode of gladness in the times of pain
It's grace, your grace
I'm nothing without You
Grace, Your grace
Shines on me
Your grace, Your grace
I'm nothing without You
Grace, Your grace
Shines on me, oh yeah
Shines on me
Shines on me
I'm everything with You
Shines on me
Shines on me
It's Your grace
Shines on me
Your grace, oh
Your grace it shines on me
Your grace
Your grace
Shines on me
Shines on me
Your grace it shines on me
Your grace
It shines on me
The lyrics of Michael W. Smith's song Grace speak about the love and redemption God offers despite our imperfections and shortcomings. The song starts by acknowledging that we are lost and foolish but God still loves us. The lines "He gave me wings so I could fly / And gave me a song to color the sky" suggests that through God's grace, we are given the ability to live without limits and make our lives beautiful.
The song then shifts to an expression of gratitude, recognizing that everything we have is from God, and all we want is more of Him. It acknowledges the times when we have strayed from God and got lost in our weaknesses. But the song reminds us that even when we turn away from God, He is always there, carrying and guiding us in our moments of need. The lyrics "Your grace, Your grace, I'm nothing without You / Grace, Your grace, Shines on me" sums up the message of the song - that we are nothing without God's grace, and it's only through His grace that we can overcome our struggles and find peace in His love.
Line by Line Meaning
I was lost when You found me here
I was lost in the darkness of the world, but You found me and brought me into Your light.
You pulled me close and held me near
You showed me love and care, enveloping me in Your comforting embrace.
And I'm a fool but still You love
Despite my flaws and mistakes, You love me unconditionally.
I'll be Your fool for the King of love
I am dedicated to serving You, even if it means appearing foolish in the world's eyes.
He gave me wings so I could fly
God gave me the strength and ability to rise above my struggles and soar higher.
And gave me a song to color the sky
God's love and grace gave me a reason to sing and praise, bringing light and beauty into the world.
And all I have is all from You
Everything good in my life comes from You, God.
And all I want is all of You
My greatest desire is to have a deeper connection and relationship with You, God.
It's grace, grace
God's love and mercy is an undeserved gift.
I'm nothing without You
Without God, I am nothing and have nothing.
Grace, Your grace
Thankful for and overwhelmed by Your graciousness.
Shines on me
Your love and kindness shine on me, bringing me joy and hope.
And there've been days when I've walked away
There have been times when I have turned my back on God.
Too much to carry
Life's burdens can become too heavy to bear at times.
Nothing left to say
Words cannot adequately describe the pain and hopelessness I feel at times.
Forgive me Lord when I'm weak and lost
Please forgive me when I am vulnerable and feel like I have lost my way.
You traded heaven for a wooden cross
God sacrificed His own Son by allowing Him to die on the cross, which makes my own struggles pale in comparison.
And all these years You've carried me
Throughout my life, You have been my constant companion, never leaving me alone.
You've been my eyes when I could not see
In times of darkness and confusion, You have given me clarity and vision.
And beauty grows in the driving rain
Even in the midst of hardships and pain, there is still beauty to be found and appreciated.
Your ode of gladness in the times of pain
You bring me joy and gladness, even when I am going through difficult times.
I'm everything with You
My life has meaning and purpose because of You, God.
Your grace it shines on me
Your grace is a beacon of light that illuminates my darkest moments.
Lyrics © DistroKid, Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing, Integrity Music, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: MARTIN SMITH, MICHAEL W. SMITH
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Elsa Chapa Mendoza
on Above All
i love it thank you so much god is good !!