Written by: Andrew Peterson & Randall Goodgame
Appears on: Back Home
Lyrics:
I am the woman at the well, I am the harlot
I am the scattered seed that fell along the path
I am the son that ran away
And I am the bitter son that stayed
My God, my God, why hast Thou accepted me
When all my love was vinegar to a thirsty King
My God, my God why hast thou accepted me
It’s a mystery of mercy and the song, the song I sing
I am the angry man who came to stone the lover
I am the woman there ashamed before the crowd
I am the leper that gave thanks
But I am the nine that never came
You made the seed that made the tree
That made the cross that saved me
You gave me hope when there was none
You gave me only your Son
My God, Lord you are
My God, my God, Lord you are
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From the Author:
“‘Mystery of Mercy’ is about our bondage to sin and, despite our guilt, the free gift of freedom from sin in Christ. At first it’s sad and scary, but then you remember that the God of the Universe has your hand, and it’s like the greatest ending to the greatest movie you’ll ever see. You are weeping, but they are tears of joy.”