Grace Eternal
Verse 1 (Gentle, Reflective)
O grace, unmerited and free,
A whisper soft through history’s plea,
In shadows deep, where sin held sway,
Thy light broke forth to lead the way.
Verse 2 (Rising, Hopeful)
Thy boundless gift, through storms unfurled,
A steadfast hope for all the world,
From chains of night, Thy hand released,
A song of mercy, love increased.
Chorus (Stately, Proclamatory)
Grace eternal, throne of might,
Crowned in mercy, robed in light,
O’er the ages, firm Thou stand,
Holding life within Thy hand.
Verse 3 (Dramatic, Exultant)
Through thunder’s roar and oceans’ cry,
Thy voice resounds, Thy name held high,
The lost are found, the blind made whole,
Thy grace redeems the wandering soul.
Chorus (Grand, Triumphant)
Grace eternal, throne of might,
Crowned in mercy, robed in light,
Heavens echo, earth replies,
Endless anthems fill the skies!
Bridge (Sublime, Soaring)
O gift divine, beyond our ken,
Thou liftest us to life again,
No tongue can tell, no heart contain,
The glory of Thy boundless reign.
Final Chorus (Majestic, Resolving)
Grace eternal, throne of might,
Crowned in mercy, robed in light,
Through the ages, evermore,
We adore Thee, we adore.
Coda (Serene, Sustained)
O grace, unmerited and free,
Forever ours, eternally.
How It Fits the Symphony
- Verse 1: The oboe and strings carry this, tender and intimate, setting the stage.
- Verse 2: Woodwinds and mid-range strings build momentum, introducing hope.
- Chorus: Brass and timpani enter, bold and hymn-like, lifting the melody skyward.
- Verse 3: Full orchestra swells, with cascading violins and thundering percussion.
- Bridge: Harp and high strings shimmer, choir (if present) soaring in ethereal harmony.
- Final Chorus: Everyone’s in—trumpets blaring, cymbals crashing, a wall of sound.
- Coda: Back to a solo instrument—maybe a flute or cello—fading into serenity
Passionately Pursuing Christ 