The Mercy Seat
Don Moen Lyrics

Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴In the darkness, where ev'rything is unknown,
I faced the power of sin on my own.
I did not know of the place I could go,
Where I could find a way to heal my wounded soul.

He said that I could come into His presence without fear,
Into the holy place where His mercy hovers near.

I'm running, I'm running, I'm running to the mercy seat
Where Jesus is calling.
His grace will be my covering,
His blood will flow freely, it will provide my healing.
I'm running to the mercy seat.

Are you living where hope has not been?
Lost in the curse of a lifetime of sin?
Lovely illusions, they never come true,
But I know where there's a place of mercy for you.

He said that you could come into His presence without fear,
Into the holy place where His mercy hovers near.

Come running, come running, come running to the mercy seat
Where Jesus is calling,
His grace will be your covering.
His blood will flow freely,
It will provide your healing.
Come running to the mercy seat.

He said that I could come into His presence without fear,
Into the holy place where His mercy hovers near.

I'm running, I'm running, I'm running to the mercy seat
Where Jesus is calling,
His grace will be my covering.
His blood will flow freely,
It will provide my healing.
I'm running to the mercy seat.

I'm running to the mercy seat.

Come running to the mercy seat.
I'm running to the mercy seat.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Don Moen's song The Mercy Seat express the longing of a person who feels lost and hopeless due to the weight of their sins. They are in a state of darkness and despair, where nothing seems to make sense, and they do not know where to turn for help. However, in this moment of need, they hear a voice that tells them that they can come to a place of healing and redemption. This is the mercy seat, a holy place where God's presence is felt strongly, and where grace and forgiveness are abundant.

The chorus of the song repeats the words "I'm running to the mercy seat" several times, emphasizing the urgency and determination of the person who is seeking refuge there. They know that Jesus is calling, and they are ready to answer, to receive His covering of grace, and to allow His blood to flow freely and provide healing for their broken soul. The song also invites others who are living in hopelessness and lostness to come and find mercy at the same place.

Overall, The Mercy Seat is a powerful expression of the human longing for God's forgiveness and healing. It highlights the hope that is available even in the darkest of situations and the assurance that those who seek salvation can find it in the mercy seat of Jesus.

Line by Line Meaning

In the darkness, where ev'rything is unknown,
I faced a difficult time when I didn't know what to do.

I faced the power of sin on my own.
I had to confront my own sins and find a way to overcome them on my own.

I did not know of the place I could go,
I wasn't sure where to turn for help and guidance.

Where I could find a way to heal my wounded soul.
I needed a way to heal the hurt and pain that I was feeling inside.

He said that I could come into His presence without fear,
God welcomed me with open arms, without judgment or condemnation.

Into the holy place where His mercy hovers near.
In His presence, I felt the power of God's mercy and forgiveness.

I'm running, I'm running, I'm running to the mercy seat
I feel a sense of urgency to come to God and seek His mercy and grace.

Where Jesus is calling.
I hear God's voice calling me and inviting me to come closer to Him.

His grace will be my covering,
God's grace will protect me and cover me like a shield.

His blood will flow freely,
Through the sacrifice of Jesus, God's love and forgiveness are freely available to me.

it will provide my healing.
God's love and forgiveness will bring healing to my soul and spirit.

Are you living where hope has not been?
Do you feel hopeless and lost, without any sense of direction or purpose?

Lost in the curse of a lifetime of sin?
Are you trapped in a pattern of sin and can't seem to break free?

Lovely illusions, they never come true,
False hopes and dreams will never bring true happiness or fulfillment.

But I know where there's a place of mercy for you.
God's mercy is available to everyone, including you.

Come running, come running, come running to the mercy seat
God is inviting you to come and find shelter and comfort in His presence.

He said that you could come into His presence without fear,
God welcomes you with open arms and without judgment.

Come running to the mercy seat.
Don't wait any longer, come to God and find hope, peace, and forgiveness.

I'm running to the mercy seat.
I am seeking God's mercy and grace for myself.

I'm running to the mercy seat.
I am seeking God's mercy and grace for myself.

Come running to the mercy seat.
God is inviting you to come and find shelter and comfort in His presence.

I'm running to the mercy seat.
I am seeking God's mercy and grace for myself.

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