Standing by Grace

Words/Music by Barry McDonald / 2001

Verse 1

I found Grace in 83 at a little church in Tennessee

She was 19 I was 22 the day we said I do

All I had to offer was a beat up truck and rented place

With the promise I would love her that I would always stand by Grace.

Chorus

I’ve been standing by Grace through the good times and bad

Must admit that I’ve seen days when Grace was all I had

When you give yourself to love, nothing goes to waste

Through all the years the laughter and tears I’ve been standing by Grace.

Verse 2

I remember Faith was only 3 when we had Hope and Charity

The doctor slowly shook his head said it’s a hopeless case

I prayed all night and paced the floor but lost them both in 94

I thank God that I had Faith that I was standing there by Grace

Repeat Chorus

Bridge

Life passed before my eyes today, I held her as she slipped away

I love you was all I could say and kissed her pretty face

I cried “Oh God what will I do.  I need your help to make it through”

Then he put his arm around me and said “Son, you’re standing by grace”

Tag

I’ve been standing by grace through the good times and bad

Through all the years the laughter and tears I’ve been standing by grace

I’ve been standing by God’s grace.