Lyrics
[Verse 1]
I was tired and torn and running
Down a road that led to shame
Sunday bells kept on ringing
But I’d hide when they called my name
Had a Bible from my mama
Pages worn
But heart still hard
Till I stumbled in that chapel
Broke in pieces at the altar rail
[Chorus]
He had mercy on me
When I’d given up on trying (oh Lord)
He had mercy on me
Caught my tears
Heard my crying
I was sinking deep and lonely
But His grace came rushing free
I was lost out in the darkness
He had mercy
He had mercy on me
[Verse 2]
Old saints humming in the front row
Deacon praying soft and low
Preacher said
“Son
He still loves you
Ain’t a place His blood won’t go”
Every wrong I ever carried
Came up clear before my eyes
Then that burden rolled off my shoulders
When I whispered
“Lord
Take my life”
[Chorus]
He had mercy on me
When I’d given up on trying (yes He did)
He had mercy on me
Caught my tears
Heard my crying
I was sinking deep and lonely
But His grace came rushing free
I was lost out in the darkness
He had mercy
He had mercy on me
[Bridge]
Now I’m singing in that same pew
Hands raised where my chains fell
If He reached into my midnight
He can reach you just as well (oh yes)
Every scar and every story
He can turn to victory
If you’re wondering if He’ll save you
Look at me
I’m living proof that
[Chorus]
He had mercy on me
When I’d given up on trying
He had mercy on me
Caught my tears
Heard my crying
I was sinking deep and lonely
But His grace came rushing free
I was lost out in the darkness
He had mercy
He had mercy on me
[Outro]
I was lost out in the darkness
He had mercy
He had mercy on me (yeah)
He had mercy
He had mercy on me
Style
warm southern gospel ballad with male vocals; tender piano intro leading into rich organ padsbrushed drumsand a small church choir. verses stay intimate with light piano and bass; chorus swells with stacked harmonies and a call-and-response feel. subtle acoustic guitar strums and tambourine lift the final refrainending on a heldsoulful vocal ad-lib over a resolving organ chord.southern gospelenglish
Prompt
He had mercy in me, southern gospel
Credits
Prompt by
JWhite
JWhiteGeneratedApr 2, 2026
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