7 Worship Songs About The Mercy Of God (New Every Morning)

While grace is getting what we don’t deserve, mercy is not getting what we do deserve. It is the compassionate withholding of judgment. Lamentations 3:22-23 gives us one of the most beautiful promises in Scripture: “Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning.”

Songs about mercy are essential for a healthy worship diet because they cultivate humility. They remind us that we don’t stand on our own merit, but on God’s compassion. Whether it’s a song of confession or a song of gratitude, these tracks help the church connect with the gentle heart of the Father.

Why These Songs Touch The Heart

We selected these songs because:

  • They are comforting. They reassure those who feel they have messed up that God isn’t done with them.
  • They are daily. Like the verse in Lamentations, they emphasize the daily need for God’s presence.
  • They invite return. They create a pathway for the prodigal to come home without fear of rejection.

7 Songs To Celebrate His Compassion

  1. Great Is Thy Faithfulness – This is the definitive hymn of mercy. The line “morning by morning new mercies I see” anchors the believer in the daily rhythm of receiving God’s compassion. It is a must-have for any setlist focusing on God’s character.
  2. Run To The Father – “I run to the Father, I fall into grace.” This song captures the essence of mercy—it is a safety net. It reminds us that when we are at the end of our rope, God’s arms are open, not crossed.
  3. Lord I Need You – “Every hour I need You.” This song is a continuous prayer for mercy. It acknowledges that we don’t just need God for salvation once; we need His mercy to sustain us every single hour of the day.
  4. O Come To The Altar – The altar is the place where mercy meets our mess. This song is an open invitation to “leave behind your regrets and mistakes” and trade them for the forgiveness found in Jesus.
  5. Goodness Of God – “Your mercy never fails me.” This song frames God’s mercy as a pursuing force. It reminds us that even when we wander, His goodness and mercy are running after us.
  6. Jesus Paid It All – Mercy is free to us, but it was expensive to God. This hymn connects the concept of mercy (“sin had left a crimson stain”) to the payment that made it possible (“He washed it white as snow”).
  7. His Glory And My Good – Sometimes mercy looks like a “severe mercy”—God allowing difficulty for our ultimate good. This song helps us trust His heart even when His hand is hard to trace, declaring that everything works for our good.

Example Setlists Of Compassion

Setlist 1 (New Every Morning)

  1. Great Is Thy Faithfulness – Opens with the biblical promise of daily mercy.
  2. Goodness Of God – Celebrates the personal experience of that mercy.
  3. Run To The Father – Responds by running into His arms.

Setlist 2 (The Altar Call)

  1. Lord I Need You – Admitting our weakness and need.
  2. Jesus Paid It All – Focusing on the sufficiency of the cross.
  3. O Come To The Altar – Inviting people to respond and receive.

How To Use These Songs In Your Church

  • Use for confession. Lord I Need You is the perfect soundtrack for a time of corporate confession. Play it softly and encourage people to pray at their seats.
  • Share the gospel. Before singing Jesus Paid It All, remind the church that mercy isn’t just God being “nice”; it’s God settling a debt we couldn’t pay.
  • Offer prayer. When singing O Come To The Altar, have your prayer team available at the front. Mercy is often best received when someone prays it over you.

Next Steps

Has it been a while since you gave an altar call? This Sunday, end your service with O Come To The Altar and simply open the front for anyone who needs to experience the mercy of God afresh.

By Sofia Moreno, WorshipChords Editorial Staff

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