Intro: D (Fingerpick)
D
I was poor, I was weak, I was the definition
Bm
Of the spiritually bankrupt condition
G
So in need of help…
D
I was unsatisfied, hungry and thirsty
Bm
When you rushed to my side, so unworthy
G E (downbeat strum)
Still You gave Yourself, away- - - - -
Chorus 1:
G D
That’s the motion of mercy
Bm A
Changing the way and the why we are
G D
That’s the motion of mercy
A
Moving my heart
D
Now I’m filled by a love that calls me to action
Bm
I was empty before now I’m drawn to compassion
G E
And to give myself, away - - - - -
Chorus 2:
G D
That’s the motion of mercy
Bm A
Changing the way and the why we are
G D
That’s the motion of mercy
A
Moving my heart
G D
Living for the lost, Loving till it hurts
Bm
No matter what the cost
A
Like You loved me first
G D A
That’s the motion of mercy, Oh…
D
God give me strength to give something for nothing
Bm
I wanna be a glimpse of the Kingdom that’s coming
G
soon…
Chorus 3:
G D
That’s the motion of mercy
Bm A
Changing the way and the why we are
G D
That’s the motion of mercy
A
Moving my heart
G D
Living for the lost, Loving till it hurts
Bm
No matter what the cost
A
Like You loved me first
G D
That’s the motion of mercy,
A
Moving my heart oh..
Ending:
G D Bm A
To give yourself away - - - - -
To give it all away - - - - - -
G
That’s the motion of mercy…