We sang a wonderful song Sunday that I wanted to share with you all. It took me a while to find the lyrics, which I eventually found via Google’s Blog Search on someone else’s blog here. I would have obtained them from asking my church music department eventually, but I am glad they were available somewhere else on the web.
Anyway, this song emphasizes God’s role in our salvation. The song captures Biblical truth that I believe all believers can share alike, Calvinist or not. And for Calvinist’s especially, the song captures the wonder of our personal election. Why me? Truly, whether you are Calvinist or not, there is a definite “why me?” which applies to you. Think about it. Why weren’t you born into an orthodox Muslim home? Why were you not one of the 2 or 3 billion people (probably more) stuck in a 3rd World country with very little access to the gospel. For that matter, why weren’t you born in the Mayan empire before Christ? If you were you would have had basically nill chance of coming to faith in the One True God.
The proper response to such reflections is to be more in awe over our “so great salvation”! Oh, might God impress the reality of the wonder of His great grace upon our souls daily with such conviction that we would be strengthened in the very depths of our soul to commit ourselves completely to Him, daily. This song can help further that noble end.
Only Your Mercy
by Scott Wesley Brown
Only Your mercy, only Your grace,
Only Your Spirit brings us to faith.
O what a wonder that You chose us first,
Not by our merit but Your perfect work!
Only Your goodness, only Your love,
Only Your pardon poured out in blood–
Your righteousnes exchanged for our sin.
Oh what a Savior, oh what a friend!
Jesus, we long to worship You,
And give You all glory and praise!
All that You are,
All that You have,
We have received by faith.
For a sample of the melody click here (mp3). You can also learn about the author here and check out his other songs on his website. Sheet music for “Only Your Mercy” can also be purchased here, among other places.
∼striving for the unity of the faith for the glory of God∼ Eph. 4:3,13 “¢ Rom. 15:5-7
Shocking! –rof1h1m7
Just checked out Scott Wesley Brown’s website. I’m glad so many contemporaries are giving us a link to the music of our forefathers. It’s the one way we avoid the arrogance that only we can write things meaningful for our generation. We don’t know diddley! We need our big brothers from days gone by!
Think I’ll start ordering some of Brown’s albums. Went to a concert of his in the eighties. The only time a CCM artist had us all on our knees praying about our part in worldwide missions! Can’t beat it with a stick!
Bob,
Good to see the new site up and running. Great lyrics. It is always encouraging to think about God’s choosing us. He definetely did not choose me because of anything I did, but eternally because of grace.
What hope and assurance!
Thanks Bob!
MBS
Soli Deo Gloria
Bob, I hope you don’t mind if I plug a friend’s blog, I want to support him and you at the same time! Can’t wait for your next post!
I just noticed that a great friend of mine, by the name of Gage Browning, has started a weblog of his own a few months ago. He and several of his church members were some of the last straws before I had to yield and say, “Calvin!” I love this guy with all my heart, and I want you to read the thoughtful and passionate things this future giant (in my own mind) of the Gospel ministry has to say! Go to http://www.trueexperimentalcalvinism.blogspot.com and post some comments. Also take note, Gage’s post on Finney by Tom Browning (his dad) is awesome! His dad is one of the greatest Bible teachers I’ve ever heard (www.apcweb.org). You can also read his history of the Reformation at http://www.monergism.com.
Thanks for sharing the lyrics of the song.
By any chance, do you have the lyrics of Scott Wesley Brown’s “Born To Love You”?
Thanks & blessings,
Yani