A few words from jade
The mercy of Jesus truly can cover us worst ones. God can forgive the worst we’ve ever done, and when repentant, even the most heinous of the world’s sins. It’s jarring, hard to fathom, and altogether incredible that Jesus died, choosing to shower His mercy on people such as us.
Praise God that His blood is strong enough and His mercy is new every single morning. It was an honor to write these words with Jennie Riddle, and the song, both in lyrics and melody, reminds me every time I hear it of the vastness, totality, and jaw-dropping kindness of God’s grace. May every heart truly mean and sing along with, “It covers me!”
a few words from jennie
Of all the songs I’ve been invited to participate in, this one rose to the top immediately as an all time favorite. I’m so grateful Jade brought this one forward. I’ve loved it so much. I’ve put it on several records. It’s most certainly my testimony, along with so many saints that walked headlong into the prodigal pit. I am so grateful to be Home. It is a true, long-awaited blessing to send out this beautiful rendition from Jade for such a time as this.
mercy of jesus lyrics
Verse 1
I'm no stranger to sin and I've hurt You so
I don't do what I ought, I don't live what I know
But I fall in Your arms, cry "Father, I've lost."
The battle was long, the lines were all crossed
Chorus 1
But Oh, the mercy of Jesus
It covers us worst ones, it covers me
Your blood, the greatest of fountains
Oh, mighty ocean please cover me
Verse 2
I've squandered my love
I've spent all my life
I find myself lost 'cause I chose to hide
Oh Savior, come save, I'm sick and in need
Will You come heal what I've done to me?
Chorus 2
And Oh, the mercy of Jesus
It covers us worst ones, it covers me
And Your blood, the greatest of fountains
Oh, mighty ocean please cover me
Bridge
All the sins of the world
Were washed by Your blood when
You spilled all Your love
Does Your heart still pour out?
Forgive all my sin, Oh, dear mercy I run
Chorus 3
Oh, the mercy of Jesus
It covers us worst ones, it covers me
Your blood, the greatest of fountains
Oh, mighty ocean please cover me
Tag
Oh, Mercy of Jesus, You cover me
JADE LUNDGREN BIO
Jade Lundgren is a deep well of an artist, passionate about all things creative, specifically singing, songwriting, and design. Rooted in her hometown, Jade is proud to be from Pittsburgh PA, where she and her husband have raised their three beautiful daughters. With an M.A. in Spiritual Formation from Wheaton College, and a love for theology, Jade can often be found reading books, studying, or quoting an early church father.
Her strong desire to know and teach the word of God well comes out in her songwriting. Currently a pastor at her local church, Jade has been leading worship for many years and started writing with Jennie Lee Riddle and the People & Songs family in 2012. In 2013, Jennie and Jade formed The Emerging Sound, where they collaborated with such artists as Micah Tyler, Lauren Daigle, Charity Gayle, and many others to pour into the next generation of songwriters. Jade is honored to be a part of the People & Songs team and The Band Table with fellow artists Jordan Merritt, Jonathan Lee McElhenney, and Cliff Preston.
“The crown jewel of my life is Jesus. He’s the high point, the whole point, and the most noteworthy thing about me. He interrupted the course of my normal teenage life, and at 16, opened my eyes to my need for a Savior and gave me the grace and courage to leave my normal life behind and follow Him. It’s the best thing that ever happened to me, and I have happily dedicated my life to loving and serving God however He sees fit.”- Jade Lundgren.
CREDITS:
writers: jade lundgren, jennie lee riddle
Producers: by zachariah saltmarsh
and Jubilee music co.
mastered by bob boyd AT ambient digital
mixed by daniel johnson
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