New Hymn ~ The Grace
“THE GRACE. One of the most common phrases spoken by Christians globally, and yet there are just a few, short, sung versions. This new song really unpacks THE GRACE in all it’s theological depth, Trinitarian focus, & power for mutual blessing ~ It is a gift to the church.”
— David Montgomery ~ IFES Europe
Group vocals, Piano, Guitar & Percussion ~ just like most churches or house groups, so you can get your people singing it.
Why sing the Grace?
THE GRACE is a new worship song with a simple compelling melody. It will help you & your community sing the Benediction or "Grace" from 2 Corinthians 13. There are three verses on; The love of the Father, The grace of the Son & the fellowship of the Spirit. If you want an individual to sing this powerful blessing over your people, there's an optional solo at the end that sticks faithfully to the words of the passage.
Surprisingly, although there are many songs about the Old Testament 'Aaronic Blessing', there are very few sharing this New Testament 'Benediction. This makes THE GRACE a really useful routine addition to the 'hymnbook' for ordinary churches & worshippers everywhere - Try it with your people!
Story behind the song
" Initial inspiration for THE GRACE was this episode of BBC Radio 4's Desert Island Discs with England footballer Ian Wright. His clear love for teacher & father figure Mr Pigden, a retired WWII Spitfire pilot, moved many people to tears. It reminded us of our own experience of God as adoptive Father with Jesus as our hero & brother. However, it just missed out on the sense of new life through the Fellowship of the Spirit, so we were inevitably drawn to write the song as an exposition of this much loved benediction."
About the writers
THE GRACE is written by Ian Hannah & Dave Whitcroft, N.Ireland. Theological supervision & guidance is from Joe Kapolyo (Scripture Union & TCCA Zambia | All Nations Christian College, Hertfordshire | Harare Baptist, Zimbabwe | Edmonton Baptist, London). Additional thanks to Steve Duncan (Echo Lake Bible Camp, BC Canada).
Scriptural sources include: 2 Corinthians 13 | 1 Corinthians 13 | Hebrews 4 | Ephesians 1 & 2 | Romans 6 | Romans 12 | John 14 ~ and many others.
“The Grace oozes with scriptural depth & agreement. I highly recommend it for corporate worship ” - The Berean Test ~ 10/10
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