A Debtor to Mercy

Often the Holy Spirit ministers grace and truth to me directly from His Word; sometimes this truth is affirmed through the lips of another; and many, many times I find my soul refreshed and inspired, taught and confirmed, by deep truth adorned and accentuated by rich, joyful strains of music.


Such is the case with the following old hymn, set to a newer, easily-flowing-from-your-lips melody.
Drink first of its truth, then follow the link below to hear it to music.


A debtor to mercy alone
of covenant mercy I sing,
I come with your righteousness on
My humble offering to bring.
The judgements of your holy law
With me can have nothing to do.
My Savior’s obedience and blood hide all my transgressions
From view.

The work which your goodness began
The arm of your strength will complete.
Your promise is yes and Amen
And never was forfeited yet.
The future or things that are now
No power below or above,
Can make you your purpose forgo, or sever my soul from
Your love.

My name from the palms of your hands
Eternity will not erase.
Impressed on your heart it remains
In marks of indelible grace.
Yes I to the end will endure
Until I bow down at your throne.
Forever and always secure, a debtor to mercy
Alone.

(“A Debtor to Mercy Alone” by Augustus M. Toplady, music & alternate words by Bob Kauflin)

http://new.music.yahoo.com/bob-kauflin/tracks/debtor-to-mercy-a-debtor-to-mercy-alone--12913853