Lacey Sturm Mercy Tree

Capo 2

Intro: Em C G (2x)

Verse 1
Em C G
On a hill called Calvary
Em C G
Stands an endless mercy tree
Em C G
Every broken weary soul
D G
Find your rest and be made whole
Em G
Stripes of blood that stain its frame
Bm C
Shed to wash away our shame
Em C G
From the scars pure love released
D G
Salvation by the mercy tree

Verse 2
Em C G
In the spot between two thieves
Em C G
Hung the blameless Prince of Peace
Em C G
Beaten, battered, scarred, and scorned
D G
Sacred head pierced by our thorns
Em G
It is finished was his cry
Bm C
The perfect lamb was crucified
Em C G
His sacrifice, our victory
D G
Our Savior chose the mercy tree

Verse 3
Em C G
Hope went dark that violent day
Em C G
The whole earth quaked at love's display
Em C G
Three days silent in the ground
D G
This body born for heaven's crown
Em G
On that bright and glorious day
Bm C
When heaven opened up the grave
Em C G
He's alive and risen indeed!
D G
Praise him for the mercy tree!

Chorus
D Em
Death has died, love has won
C D
Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
D Em
Jesus Christ has overcome
C D G
He has risen from the dead

Verse 4
Em C G
One day soon, we'll see his face
Em C G
And every tear, he'll wipe away
Em C G
No more pain or suffering
D G
Praise him for the mercy tree

(Chorus 2x)

Em C G
On a hill called Calvary
Em C G
Stands an endless mercy tree