Nathan Fellingham, a good friend and member of the UK group Phatfish, recently made me aware of an EP he produced by Kate Simmonds. One of the songs, “Grace Is Not Earned,” does a great job unpacking the meaning of grace in a Christian’s life. Several things I appreciate about this song. It makes us aware grace is the work of the Triune God. It has a singable and memorable melody. It references Christ crucified and risen (the means of grace) clearly. It loudly proclaims our freedom from sin, deliverance from condemnation, and acceptance by the Father. Great song.
Nathan generously said I could give away the song and guitar chart here on Worship Matters. I’d also encourage you to listen to clips of the other two songs (Here is Love and Wake Up My Soul) and purchase the EP and sheet music here.
GRACE IS NOT EARNED
Grace is not earned, nor deserved,
It is a gift from God.
Saved by Your mercy alone,
Rescued by Your great love.
Grace is the heart of the Father,
Grace is the gift of the Son,
Grace is the work of the Spirit,
Revealing the wonder of an amazing God.
You know how often I fail
And all that I can’t undo,
Stains I’ve no means to erase,
How can I stand before You?
Christ takes the cross on His shoulders,
Steadfast to Calvary’s hill,
Leaving my sin in the grave
He rises, the conquering Son,
Such amazing love!
Raised by Your life, now in Christ,
Chosen and dearly loved,
I am now seen through Your eyes:
Righteous through Jesus’ blood!
Ransomed, restored and forgiven,
My sins are remembered no more!
Though still I’ll stumble, You’ll keep me.
By grace, I’ll continue on in unending love!
Oh the mercy, oh the mercy of our God, of our God. (repeat)
By Kate Simmonds. Copyright 2010 PhatMusic. Admin. by song Solutions CopyCare
You can download the song for free here and the guitar chart here.
And here’s a video of Kate singing the song.
It’s so true. Grace is a gift we received from the Father and He showed it via his Son. Thank you Lord for the mercies bestowed upon us.
“Ransomed, restored and forgiven,
My sins are remembered no more!”
This would be perfect going into “How Deep The Father’s Love For Us”…
Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for the free song, Bob. I love that phrase: Grace is the heart of the Father, Grace is the gift of the Son, Grace is the work of the Spirit.
thanks so much for sharing this one. for me, it’s one of those songs that i had to warm up to, but now i just love it. the second verse is wonderful, as is “oh, the mercy…”
is there any way that we can also download the mp3 of the recording on the video? i really like the song with keyboard only.
thanks for everything you do to help us!
Susan, I don’t think the piano version is available for download. Sorry!
When I click on “here” for the download, the song just opens in another window playing through Quicktime. How do I actually download it to My Music on my PC?
I really appreciate the reminder this song provides of how truly amazing is the grace of God!
Jenni, try right-clicking on the link.
you know, when i heard this song Christ touched my heart.
I am also a worship leader in our small church, but i know in my heart that i am not righteous. for i also sinned. it is said in the lyrics, “how can I stand before You?” it often made me think HOW? When I read my bible, it gives me wisdom,, yes, it’s true. Christ did not die for nothing, HE DIED for us. He died to save us from our sins. And by His GRACE we are here still living with love. everlasting love from our Savior. that’s why i am very thankful to our Father.
”Christ takes the cross on His shoulders,
Steadfast to Calvary’s hill,
Leaving my sin in the grave
He rises, the conquering Son,
Such amazing love!”
its true…god is amazing