Prompt / Lyrics
[Verse 1] I was tired and torn and running Down a road that led to shame Sunday bells kept on ringing But I’d hide when they called my name Had a Bible from my mama Pages worn But heart still hard Till I stumbled in that chapel Broke in pieces at the altar rail [Chorus] He had mercy on me When I’d given up on trying (oh Lord) He had mercy on me Caught my tears Heard my crying I was sinking deep and lonely But His grace came rushing free I was lost out in the darkness He had mercy He had mercy on me [Verse 2] Old saints humming in the front row Deacon praying soft and low Preacher said “Son He still loves you Ain’t a place His blood won’t go” Every wrong I ever carried Came up clear before my eyes Then that burden rolled off my shoulders When I whispered “Lord Take my life” [Chorus] He had mercy on me When I’d given up on trying (yes He did) He had mercy on me Caught my tears Heard my crying I was sinking deep and lonely But His grace came rushing free I was lost out in the darkness He had mercy He had mercy on me [Bridge] Now I’m singing in that same pew Hands raised where my chains fell If He reached into my midnight He can reach you just as well (oh yes) Every scar and every story He can turn to victory If you’re wondering if He’ll save you Look at me I’m living proof that [Chorus] He had mercy on me When I’d given up on trying He had mercy on me Caught my tears Heard my crying I was sinking deep and lonely But His grace came rushing free I was lost out in the darkness He had mercy He had mercy on me [Outro] I was lost out in the darkness He had mercy He had mercy on me (yeah) He had mercy He had mercy on me
Tags
Warm southern gospel ballad with male vocals; tender piano intro leading into rich organ pads, brushed drums, and a small church choir. Verses stay intimate with light piano and bass; chorus swells with stacked harmonies and a call-and-response feel. Subtle acoustic guitar strums and tambourine lift the final refrain, ending on a held, soulful vocal ad-lib over a resolving organ chord., southern gospel
Duration
4:19
Instrumental
No
Created
4/2/2026