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How Mercy Looks From Here
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Jul 30, 2026 updated
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Amy Grant's song 'How Mercy Looks From Here' reflects on finding hope and grace in the midst of loss and suffering. Through vivid imagery of a flood survivor, a fading mind, and a grave, the lyrics explore how mercy can be seen even in the hardest moments. The song emphasizes that when facing great fear and losing what is dear, opening one's eyes reveals God's mercy and grace. It speaks to the comfort of unseen angels and the presence of saints, offering a perspective of faith that transcends earthly pain.
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The water rose today,
The river with the rain
Memories and picture frames
Are floating miles away.
Through the wreckage and the mud,
The ruins after the flood,
She survived at 91, hmm
Some would have given up
Drowning in their tears
But on her wrinkled face
A smile appeared.
When you face your greatest fear
Losing all that you hold near
Open up your eyes my dear,
Oh how mercy looks from here.
The call I couldn't take,
Unbearable mistakes
A brilliant mind that fades away
A baby doll beside the grave
When you face your greatest fear
Losing all that you hold near
Open up your eyes my dear
Oh how mercy looks from here.
I would have given up, drowning in my tears
If it wasn't for your voice all these years
When you face your greatest fear
Losing all that you hold near
Open up your eyes my dear
My dear
That's when boundless grace appears
Unseen angels hover near
Saints are singing loud and clear
Oh how mercy looks from here.
Oh how mercy looks from here.
Oh how mercy looks from here.
Oh how mercy looks from here.
The water rose today...