Gracious and Holy
Words and music by C. Michael Pilato · 2021
Key of Bb · 90 BPM · 4/4 ·
Verse 1
You made the Earth and the heavens.
Spoke words to form them and fill them.
So all that we have is by Your hand.
Gracious and holy You are.
You gave us freedom and purpose.
We chose rebellion and curses.
But hope lingered under the surface.
Gracious and holy You are.
Gracious and holy You are.
Verse 2
You are here, always with me,
Nearer than sacred to naked should be.
You speak promises over my shame.
I know that I'll never be the same.
Verse 3
You came to dwell with Your people;
Strengthen the downcast and feeble;
And rescue us from every evil.
Gracious and holy You are.
Humbly you gave Your life for us.
Hope is reversing our curses,
Restoring our freedom and purpose.
Gracious and holy You are.
Gracious and holy You are.
Verse 4
You are here, always with me.
Nearer than righteous to wretched should be.
You speak promises over my shame.
I know that I'll never be the same.
Verse 5
Now you are seated in Heaven,
So, by the Spirit You've given,
We will proclaim, "Christ is risen!"
Gracious and holy You are.
Gracious and holy You are.
Verse 6
You are here, always with me,
Nearer forever than failure could be.
You poured righteousness over my shame.
Called me Your child and then gave me Your name.
You are here, always with me,
Nearer forever than failure could be.
You poured righteousness over my shame.
I know that I'll never be the same.
I know that I'll never be the same.
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