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Let Mercy Lead

By Rich Mullins

1,313 views Jul 16, 2026 updated Verified editorial review

Rich Mullins' song 'Let Mercy Lead' is a tender blessing for a young boy named Aidan, likely his son or a close family member. The lyrics express a parent's desire to guide their child, acknowledging that human love and wisdom have limits. The song encourages Aidan to let mercy and love direct his life, trusting in God's grace even when understanding fails. It speaks of running a race beyond trials and failures, ultimately seeing the face of love. The repeated refrain 'let mercy lead' emphasizes reliance on God's guidance and the peace found in surrendering to His ways.

Lyrics Verified by Editorial Team

Aidan you're young

But Aidan you're growing fast

Me and your mom

And all the love we have

We can only take you so far

As far as we can

But you'll need something more to guide your heart

As you grow into a man


Let mercy lead

Let love be the strength in your legs

And in every footprint that you leave

There'll be a drop of grace

If we can reach

Beyond the wisdom of this age

Into the foolishness of God

That foolishness will save

Those who believe

Although their foolish hearts may break

They will find peace

And I'll meet you in that place

Where mercy leads


Aidan the day

Aidan the day will come

You'll run the race

That takes us way beyond

All our trials and all our failures

And all the good we dream of

But you can't see yet where it is you're heading

But one day you'll see the face of love


Let mercy lead

Let love be the strength in your legs

And in every footprint that you leave

There'll be a drop of grace

If we can reach

Beyond the wisdom of this age

Into the foolishness of God

That foolishness will save

Those who believe

Although their foolish hearts may break

They will find peace

And I'll meet you in that place

Let mercy lead

Let mercy lead


Let mercy lead

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