Saving Grace
One of the things I've come back to again and again in the Essentials in Spiritual Formation class is the idea that it is only by the grace of God that I am even able to move forward living in the four elements that Dan shared. With this theme in mind of grace, I thought it might be appropriate to post the song "Saving Grace".
This song has been worked on for a long time. The music was finished quite a while back, but as I am not a strong lyricist, I have struggled for a long time in writing just these simple lyrics. The second verse line "So overwhelming is it" I'm still not sure about. It just doesn't seem to follow the previous 2 lines, but at this time, I can't come up with a better line. It does reflect what I think happens when grace is received, just not sure I like the line. Theologically, I tried to run the lyrics by some people, but did not get any responses back. If you notice something that you believe could be a little shaky theologically, please do not hesitate to share with me.
The first verse is a reflection of how grace is a great mystery and yet how so simple it is to receive if we just let Jesus have control of our lives. In grace, we find the totality of being saved, for it is by grace and mercy alone that we find our relationship with Jesus secured for all eternity. The second verse takes a different slant on grace in that it is "encompassing", yet "liberating". I think many people think Christianity is too encompassing or too boxed in, yet those who choose to follow Jesus unreservedly find that it is actually the most liberating thing we can experience.
I wrote this as a corporate song of worship, but the feel/style of this song makes me wonder just how congregationally friendly it is. Again, please feel free to express your thoughts about this song..
Saving Grace - Key of A
Verse 1
The mystery of it
Yet simplicity of it
The totality of it
Is your saving grace for us
Pre Chorus
It's not deserved - yet you give it freely
What we deserve - on the cross you took for us
Your sacrifice - it brings us life
Leads us to sing
Chorus
Holy, holy is your name
Righteous in all you do, my God
Honor and glory is all yours
Majestic, there's none like you in all the earth
Verse 2
So encompassing is it
So liberating is it
So overwhelming is it
Is your saving grace for us
(back to pre chorus and chorus)
Ending tag
How lovely is your name
How majestic is your name