Behind The Song: Casting Crowns Share The Heart Behind Their Song “All Because Of Mercy”

This week’s featured song story comes to us from Casting Crowns. We’re excited to share with you the story behind their song “All Because Of Mercy.”

“The truth is I’ve been broken from the start. And I’ve been lost and I’ve been wandering from the start. The only reason I’m a believer is not because of something I did or not because of something I stopped doing. I’m not a follower of Jesus because I learned scripture and I’m changing my mind. There’s nothing in me saved that was saved by something I did. If I belong to Him, it’s because He’s rescued me.” – Mark Hall (Casting Crowns)

Click on the video below to hear Mark Hall of Casting Crowns share the story. Scroll down to listen and read the full lyrics of the song.

From the album Lifesongs: A Celebration Of The First 20 Years.

“All Because Of Mercy” Lyrics

I could stand here
And try to tell you
I found my way here on my own
Brought to life this heart of stone
Made up my own mind
To change my own life
Working my own way to good
As if anybody could

But the truth is I’ve been broken since my very first breath
And the truth is I’ve been wandering since my very first step

I know the only reason
I can stand here unashamed
Is not because I’m worthy
It’s all because of mercy
There’s no way that I could earn it
Praise God my debt is paid
It’s not because I’m worthy
It’s all because of mercy

Ohhh, oooo
Ohhh, oooo

I still remember
The day He found me
6 feet under all my shame
I heard Him call me out by name
Hallelujah
The cross has spoken
Jesus my Savior bled and died
To bring this deadman back to life

I know the only reason
I can stand here unashamed
Is not because I’m worthy
It’s all because of mercy
There’s no way that I could earn it
Praise God my debt is paid
It’s not because I’m worthy
It’s all because of mercy

Ohhh, oooo, it’s all because of mercy
Ohhh, oooo

Just as desperate for you now
As I was back then
If I ever should forget
Remind me once again
Just as desperate for you now
As I was back then
If I ever should forget
Remind me once again

I know the only reason
I can stand here unashamed
Is not because I’m worthy
It’s all because of mercy
There’s no way that I could earn it
Praise God my debt is paid
It’s not because I’m worthy
It’s all because of mercy

Ohhh, oooo, because of Your mercy
Ohhh, oh Hallelujah

Ohhh, oh Hallelujah
It’s all because of mercy