For Worship Leaders
Best Use: Closing song, benediction, end of service, sending, commissioning, funeral, general worship, seasonal transitions
Themes: Grace, peace, Trinity, blessing, mission, dedication, worship beyond Sunday, perseverance
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:14, Numbers 6:24–26, John 20:21, Matthew 28:18–20, Psalm 23:6, Psalm 27:4
CCLI: The Grace – 7175472 / The Grace (Benediction) – 7175473
Canonical URL: https://kdmusic.co.uk/the-grace
Summary: A widely-used worship benediction song suitable for closing any Sunday, endorsed by national leaders and broadcast publicly.
When the final song carries the week.
The end of a worship service is one of those moments where encouragement and clarity matter. A closing song doesn’t only “finish up” – it leaves people with something to walk out with, reflect on, pray through, and even sing on Monday morning. It should reflect the scriptural blessings that the church over the centuries has shared as they disperse for the week.
The Grace has become a flagship closing worship song, because it has a compelling, optimistic melody, assurance in the punchline of the chorus, and clearly unfolds the meaning of the church's ‘Trinitarian companion’ to the Aaronic blessing .‘The Grace’
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The Grace
CCLI 7175472 / 7175473
Worship leader pack https://kdmusic.co.uk/the-grace
Worship leader pack https://kdmusic.co.uk/the-grace-(benediction)
Rooted directly in 2 Corinthians 13:14, The Grace has been:
✔ Debuted publicly on RTE TV (Ireland)
✔ Used at Presbyterian Church in Ireland General Assembly (~1,200 elders & ministers)
✔ Endorsed by church leaders and worship coordinators across denominations in Europe, The USA SE Asia & Australia.
It works equally well:
With full band in larger settings or acoustic with guitar and voices (check out the unplugged version on Streaming platforms).
As a joyful upbeat benediction, or with gentle momentum depending on tempo and arrangement
It has become widely adopted because the melody is easy to hold, and the theology carries authority without needing explanation.
🔁 Secondary Options Depending on Service Direction
| Song | CCLI | URL | Use When |
|---|---|---|---|
| Go Into All The World | 7236869 | https://kdmusic.co.uk/go-into-all-the-world | If the service ends with commissioning or outward focus |
| May My Days Be A Temple of Praise | 7210451 | https://kdmusic.co.uk/may-my-days-be-a-temple-of-praise | If response is personal devotion or ongoing commitment |
🙋♂️ FAQ for Worship Leaders
Q: Does “The Grace” work with just acoustic guitar?
A: Yes. It's loosely based on an Irish folk tune so can be delivered just with a guitar or piano in 6/8, and it's easy to harmonise if you want to sing it voices only.
Q: When in the service should I use it?
A:As the final sung act of worship
After a benediction or combined with a spoken blessing
Immediately after a commissioning moment
Becaase it's a song about the gospel and the Trinity, you can sing it after communion, on trinity sunday, or highlight one of the verses: 1. The love of the Father. 2. The grace of the Son. 3. The felowship of the Spirit.
Q: What if energy levels are low?
A: Choose the shorter Benediction version. If energy is higher (e.g. after a strong call to action), lead into the standard version with a triplet on the drums.
What's in a Worship Leader Pack?
Free worship leader packs (lyrics, chords, structure guidance)
Lyric video and live stream versions
Stems and multitracks (even if only piano/guitar is available live)
Arrangement notes from General Assembly performance available on request
Cross-Page Linking Suggestion
Looking for songs suitable for small congregations or acoustic worship? Read our blog: Worship Songs for Small Congregations with Only Guitar
Planning a commissioning Sunday? We’ve written: Worship Songs for Commissioning & Mission Sundays
Final Thought
Closing songs shape how people carry worship into their week. They’re often sung quietly, but remembered deeply.
The Grace was written for that moment — to speak blessing over God’s people, whether you’re sending teams, releasing individuals, or simply closing worship with dignity and peace.
Wherever your congregation is this Sunday, let the final song send them well.