Ascending Mercies

(Verse 1) I wandered through the valley deep, Where shadows hid the light, My burdened soul could barely weep, Lost in the weary night. Then came a voice so still and kind, It called my name through fear, Your mercy broke the dark in me, And drew my heart near. (Verse 2) Like dew upon the thirsty ground, Like dawn that gently breaks, Your mercy rises without sound, And all the darkness shakes. What I could never earn or claim, You give with every breath, Each rising sun declares again, Your life has conquered death. (Chorus) Mercy like the morning light, Rising in my soul, Washing every hidden wound, Making broken whole. I was lost in wandering, Blind and far from Thee, But Your grace has found a way, Now it carries me. (Verse 3) From Sinai’s thunder to the cross, From grave to open skies, You turned my mourning into song, And opened blinded eyes. Though trials rise like restless seas, Your compassions hold, They meet me new with every dawn, Your mercies never old. (Verse 4) When strength is gone and hope feels dim, When sorrow weighs me down, I lift my eyes again to Him, My refuge and my crown. No height above, no depth below, Can pull me far from Thee, Your mercy meets me where I am, And leads my heart to peace. (Bridge) Let every breath become a praise, For all that You have done, Let all my days reflect Your ways, Until Your kingdom comes. I have known redeeming love, That never fades or fails, The same today, forevermore, My soul in wonder sails. (Final Chorus) Mercy like the morning light, Rising ever bright, Leading through the darkest place, Turning dark to light. I was lost in wandering, Now my eyes can see, Grace has found a way to reach, And it carries me… Yes, Your grace will carry me. (Outro) Mercy like the morning light, New with every dawn, Grace that carries me through life, And leads me safely home. Forever I will sing Your praise, For all my days I’ll stand amazed, Your mercy carries me… Your mercy carries me.