Gospel Praise Book. ‎#152

152. Mercy's Free

1 How sweet the tidings, “Mercy’s free!”
No rice nor money need be brought;
For sinner, lo, it comes to thee,
by precious blood of Jesus bought.

Chorus:
“Mercy’s free!”
“Mercy’s free!”
How sweet the tidings, “Mercy’s free!”
‘Tis free for you, ‘tis free for me,
How sweet the tidings, “Mercy’s free!”

2 How sweet the tidings, “Mercy’s free!”
Best news by mortal ever heard,
Sent down to earth, as heav’n’s decree,
And sure as the eternal world. [Chorus]

3 How sweet the tidings, “Mercy’s free!”
To high and low, to rich and poor;
For who will His disciple be,
Shall find His word of promise sure. [Chorus]

4 How sweet the tidings, “Mercy’s free!”
And rebels pardon may obtain;
Since Jesus died upon the tree,
That sinners all might mercy gain. [Chorus]

5 How sweet the tidings, “Mercy’s free!”
O joyful sound, O wondrous grace;
To Jesus, then, at once we’ll flee,
And rest secure in His embrace. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: How sweet the tidings, "Mercy's free!"
• Title: Mercy's Free
• Author: W. H. Clark
• Refrain First Line: "Mercy's free!"
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1885
• Topic: Christ's Name and Grace Extolled

Tune Information

• Name: [How sweet the tidings, "Mercy's free!"]
• Composer: W. J. Kirkpatrick