Not by words and not by deeds. But by grace we have been saved And it is the gift of God, the faith we need Not by strength and not by might. But with power from on high So that we can only boast, boast in You For once I was dead, now I’m alive. For freedom I’m set free And in Your great love, life do I find. You opened up my eyes Not with eloquence or fame. But with weakness and in shame For the power of Your strength. Is then revealed And the message of Your cross. Seemed such foolishness to some But the mercy of Your grace is hidden there What mercy, what mercy, what mercy beneath Your cross Your mercy, Your mercy, Your mercy beneath Your cross