Where Mercy Meets the Truth

[Intro - Acoustic waltz; soft fiddle] [Verse 1 - Bubba, male solo] You have favored Jacob's country, Brought the scattered people back; You forgave their wrong before You, Covered sin and turned from wrath. Turn us now, O God who saves us, Will Your anger always stay? Let Your people live rejoicing, Show Your mercy here today. [Chorus - Duet] Where mercy meets the truth, Where righteousness meets peace, Let the life You give Your people Rise like grain beneath our feet. Let Your glory dwell among us, Let our hearts hear what You speak; Where mercy meets the truth, Lord, Set our steps in paths of peace. [Verse 2 - Darlene, female solo] I will listen for Your answer, You will speak Your people peace; But let none turn back to folly, Let their wandering choices cease. Near to those who fear Your holy name, Your salvation makes its home; Righteousness looks down from heaven, Truth from earth begins to grow. [Instrumental Break - Gospel piano and pedal steel] [Bridge - Darlene, female solo] You will give us what is good, Lord, Let the land yield up its grain; Righteousness will go before You, Guide our footsteps in Your way. [Final Chorus - Duet and harmonies] Where mercy meets the truth, Where righteousness meets peace, Let the life You give Your people Rise like grain beneath our feet. Let Your glory dwell among us, Let our hearts hear what You speak; Where mercy meets the truth, Lord, Set our steps in paths of peace. [Outro - Duet] You have brought us back before, Lord; Let Your people live again.