Mercy Tree (Song)

**"Mercy Tree"** is a song by Lacey Sturm for the album compilation, *My Hope: Songs Inspired By The Message And Mission Of Billy Graham*. The song was written by Krissy Nordhoff and Michael Neale.

*My Hope* also features Sturm's song, "The Reason".

## Background

"Mercy Tree" was recorded for *My Hope* to accompany Billy Graham's main 'My Hope America' program called 'The Cross'.

There are two different versions of "Mercy Tree". The first can be found on the album, and the second can be heard in the music video. The music video version has more audible strings and a slower tempo. The only difference lyrically is that the music video version has an extra chorus before the fourth verse.

## Music Video

The music video was filmed in August of 2013 in Maggie Valley, North Carolina. It is thought that Sturm originally filmed parts of the video while pregnant with Arrow, but reshot some of the scenes after giving birth. The video premiered on November 5th of that year; alongside 'The Cross'.

## Media

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Lacey Sturm - Mercy Tree (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)
## Lyrics

### Album Version

On a hill called Calvary

Stands an endless mercy tree

Every broken weary soul

Find your rest and be made whole

Stripes of blood that stain its' frame

Shed to wash away our shame

From the scars pure love released

Salvation by the mercy tree

In the sky between two thieves

Hung the blameless Prince of Peace

Bruised and battered; scarred and scorned

Sacred head pierced by our thorns

"It is finished!" was His cry

The perfect Lamb was crucified

His sacrifice, our victory

Our Savior chose the mercy tree

Hope went dark that violent day

The whole earth quaked at love's display

Three days silent in the ground

This body born for heaven's crown

On that bright and glorious day

When heaven opened up the grave

He's alive and risen indeed

Oh, praise Him for the mercy tree

Death has died, love has won

Hallelujah! Hallelujah!

Jesus Christ has overcome

He has risen from the dead

One day soon, we'll see His face

And every tear, He'll wipe away

No more pain or suffering

Praise Him for the mercy tree

Death has died, love has won

Hallelujah! Hallelujah!

Jesus Christ has overcome

He has risen from the dead

Death has died, love has won

Hallelujah! Hallelujah!

Jesus Christ has overcome

He has risen from the dead

On a hill called Calvary

Stands an endless mercy tree

### Music Video Version

On a hill called Calvary

Stands an endless mercy tree

Every broken weary soul

Find your rest and be made whole

Stripes of blood that stain its' frame

Shed to wash away our shame

From the scars pure love released

Salvation by the mercy tree

In the sky between two thieves

Hung the blameless Prince of Peace

Bruised and battered; scarred and scorned

Sacred head pierced by our thorns

"It is finished!" was His cry

The perfect Lamb was crucified

His sacrifice, our victory

Our Savior chose the mercy tree

Hope went dark that violent day

The whole earth quaked at love's display

Three days silent in the ground

This body born for heaven's crown

On that bright and glorious day

When heaven opened up the grave

He's alive and risen indeed

Oh, praise Him for the mercy tree

Death has died, love has won

Hallelujah! Hallelujah!

Jesus Christ has overcome

He has risen from the dead

Death has died, love has won

Hallelujah! Hallelujah!

Jesus Christ has overcome

He has risen from the dead

One day soon, we'll see His face

And every tear, He'll wipe away

No more pain or suffering

Praise Him for the mercy tree

Death has died, love has won

Hallelujah! Hallelujah!

Jesus Christ has overcome

He has risen from the dead

Death has died, love has won

Hallelujah! Hallelujah!

Jesus Christ has overcome

He has risen from the dead

On a hill called Calvary

Stands an endless mercy tree