The song is off the album The New Has Come (released June, 2010) by Brett Younker. Brett is a worship leader and songwriter based in Atlanta, Georgia, where he serves as one of the lead worshippers at Passion City Church.
Like the Sun, Your mercy shines
a brand new day, a brighter light
Jesus, Your grace restores our lives
at the cross, the great exchange
Your righteousness for all our shame
Jesus, Your grace restores our lives
You can make all things new
only Your power can raise us
You can make all things new
only Your love can save us
all hope is not lost
‘cause You make all things new
All our wounds and broken dreams
We lay them down at Calvary
Savior, Your grace restores our lives
When we’re weak, You make us strong
You lift us up, You lead us on
Savior, Your grace restores our lives
You give beauty for our ashes
and a hope that’s everlasting
the past has been redeemed
now forever we will sing.
Music and Lyrics by: Brett Younker, Alex Nifong and Matt Redman copyright ©
The song would work beautifully during a time of congregational confession, or as the congregation moves from confession to an assurance of God's forgiveness and love. It could also be sung during the celebration of communion, or at a Good Friday service.
If you're leading, you might consider using one of these related scripture passages: 2 Corinthians 5:17; Ephesians 4:21-24, Colossians 3:9-10; 1 Peter 1:3-4, Isaiah 61:1-3.
The song has an accessible, repetitious melody, so it wouldn't take long for most congregations to learn. An acoustic version of this song (and other songs on the album) is available, too. Check out All Things New (Acoustic), recorded in November, 2010.
Brett has made the chord chart available on his website. Just click on the "chord chart" tab at the top of the page.
