[Verse 1] I brought my sin I brought my shame I brought my rules I called it change But all my efforts could not make me clean a heart like mine still loved the wrong thing [Pre-Chorus] Then mercy found me mercy showed me Jesus, You came close Jesus, You held me I saw the cross and I understood Your love is stronger Your love is good [Chorus] Mercy in Christ You saved my soul mercy in Christ You make me holy Love for the Father fills what was lost Love for the Savior covers the cost [M] [Verse 2] I tried to fear myself to life I tried to bleed the sin from my eyes But guilt can point it cannot heal Only Your kindness makes my heart feel [F] [Pre-Chorus] Then mercy found me mercy showed me Jesus, You came close Jesus, You held me I saw the cross and I understood Your love is stronger Your love is good [Chorus] Mercy in Christ You saved my soul mercy in Christ You make me holy Love for the Father fills what was lost Love for the Savior covers the cost [Bridge] Take my old cravings take my old fire Set them beneath Your holy desire When I behold You sin loses its fame When I adore You I’m not the same [Final Chorus] Mercy in Christ You saved my soul mercy in Christ You make me holy Love for the Father fills what was lost Love for the Savior covers the cost Mercy in Christ You saved my soul mercy in Christ You make me holy Yes you make me holy
