A review of KDMusic’s Trinitarian worship song, as featured on The Berean Test
The Grace is a congregational worship song written to help churches sing the benediction found in 2 Corinthians 13:14:
“The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.”
It has recently been reviewed by The Berean Test, who awarded it a 10/10 for scriptural faithfulness and congregational suitability.
“The Grace oozes with Scriptural depth & agreement. I highly recommend it for corporate worship.”
— The Berean Test, Reviewer Conclusion
Song Information & Resources
The Grace
CCLI 7175472
Worship Leader Pack
https://kdmusic.co.uk/the-grace
The Grace (Benediction) — shortened refrain-only version
CCLI 7175473
https://kdmusic.co.uk/the-grace-(benediction)
Both resources include:
• Lyric video
• Lead sheet + chord chart
• ONE-SHEET for worship leaders
• Audio + key options
What Makes This Song Useful in Worship?
1. Explicit Trinitarian Clarity
The structure of the song directly mirrors the benediction:
| Verse | Focus | Theme |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Father | Love that welcomes and adopts |
| 2 | The Son (Jesus) | Grace given, received, and shared |
| 3 | The Holy Spirit | Fellowship, unity, and presence |
| Refrain | The Trinity | Blessing spoken and sung together |
The Berean Test summarised:
“This is sound theology, correctly naming and attributing the work of Father, Son, and Spirit.”
This makes the song particularly suited to Sundays focusing on:
The Trinity
The Gospel in summary
Discipleship
Communion Sundays
Confirmation / Baptism
2. A Melody the Church Can Actually Sing
The tune draws from a modernised Irish folk contour, which means:
It is easy to learn by ear
It feels natural to sing together
People tend to remember it during the week
The Berean Test noted:
“It is congregationally accessible without requiring performance or power vocals.”
This makes it effective even with:
Guitar + voices
Small band Sundays
Intergenerational worship settings
3. Ideal as a Closing Song or Sung Benediction
Many churches speak a benediction.
This song lets the church sing it to one another.
It works especially well:
After Communion
After preaching on grace, adoption, or identity
When ending the service reflectively instead of triumphantly
It gathers, rather than pushes.
FAQ for Worship Leaders
Q: How quickly will my congregation learn it?
Very quickly — the melody repeats in intuitive steps and feels familiar.
Q: Does it require strong vocalists?
No. It is intentionally non-performance-dependent.
Q: Does it help us sing the famous trinitarian Benediction often spoken in church? Yes, there are several short sung graces for the dinner table, The Grace is one of only a handful of full length modern hymns written to help churches sing the benediction found in 2 Corinthians 13:14:
Q: Could this replace or supplement spoken benedictions?
Yes — it is designed as a sung benediction, not a closing performance song.
Q: Does it teach clear doctrine?
Yes — it explicitly names Father, Son, and Holy Spirit in correct relationship.
This is rare, and deeply valued in worship planning.
Related Worship Songs in the Same Spirit
| Song | Theme | Link + CCLI |
|---|---|---|
| May My Days Be A Temple of Praise | Consecration and sending | CCLI 7210451 — https://kdmusic.co.uk/may-my-days-be-a-temple-of-praise |
| How Lovely Is Thy Dwelling Place (Psalm 84) | Longing for God / gathered worship | CCLI 7230878 — https://kdmusic.co.uk/psalm-84-how-lovely-is-thy-dwelling-place |
| Go Into All The World | Mission + commissioning | CCLI 7236869 — https://kdmusic.co.uk/go-into-all-the-world |
In Summary
The Grace offers:
Trinitarian clarity
A melody the church carries home
A pastoral, memorable closing liturgy
A blessing sung together
“Highly recommended for congregational worship.”
— The Berean Test
Listen, prepare, and share with your worship team here:
https://kdmusic.co.uk/the-grace