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Grace Upon Grace
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Jul 12, 2026 updated
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Matthew West's song 'Grace Upon Grace' celebrates the overwhelming, unearned favor of God that continually cleanses and restores. The lyrics contrast human failure with divine mercy, asking how one can be free from shame and judgment. The answer is found in the endless waves of grace that wash away sin. The song references the hymn 'Nothing but the Blood of Jesus' to emphasize that only Christ's sacrifice can make a person new. It is a message of hope, forgiveness, and freedom for anyone struggling with guilt or inadequacy.
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What reason do I have to wake up with the rising sun
And not be held down by the weight of all the things I've done?
What reason do I have to feel this hope instead of hurt?
How can it be I don't receive the judgement I deserve?
Wave upon wave, of grace upon grace
Endlessly washing my sins away
I know the only reason I can stand here free of all my shame
Is wave upon wave, of grace upon grace upon grace
How can You see me at my worst and still say I am loved?
What promise can I stand on when I don't feel good enough?
When the enemy's reminding me of all that I've done wrong
What freedom do I have to sing this new creation song?
Wave upon wave, of grace upon grace
Endlessly washing my sins away
I know the only reason I can stand here free of all my shame
Is wave upon wave, of grace upon grace upon grace
Singing
What can wash away my sin and make me new again?
Nothing but the blood of Jesus
What can make me white as snow? No other fount I know
Nothing but the blood of Jesus
Wave upon wave, of grace upon grace
Endlessly washing my sins away
I know the only reason I can stand here free of all my shame
Is wave upon wave, of grace upon grace
Wave upon wave, of grace upon grace upon grace
What can wash away my sin and make me new again?
Nothing but the blood of Jesus