Mercy Love of Old

It's hard for me to write to anything lately, at least anything meaningful.  I am full to the brim with unpolished thoughts.  Today I'd just like to share this song, and it's a good one.  And lyrics are poetry and music, and that really helps.  Ellie Holcomb's 'Place My Hope' is beautiful and comforting and some of the realest stuff of my life.  Enjoy.

The troubles of my heart

They're tearing me apart

How I need Your saving hand

To grant me a new start

Lonely and afraid

I call upon Your name

Save me from my enemies

And cover all my shame

I will lift my eyes

From this fragile life

For You will rescue me

You are my Prince of Peace

And I lift up my soul

To You who makes things whole

Oh, mercy love of old

In You I place my hope

I place my hope

So guide me in Your truth

Be my strong refuge

Oh, forgive my doubting heart

And lead me back to You

Help me to believe

Your love is all I need

Even when the storm is strong

You will provide for me

Even in my darkest place

There's a promise I will claim

Those whose hope is in Your grace

They will never be ashamed