There is an everlasting kindness You lavished on us,
When the radiance of heaven came to rescue the lost.
You called the sheep without a shepherd to leave their distress
For Your streams of forgiveness and the shade of Your rest.
What boundless love, what fathomless grace
You have shown us, O God of compassion.
Each day we live an offering of praise
As we show to the world Your compassion.
And with compassion for the hurting You reached out Your hand
As the lame ran to meet You and the dead breathed again.
You saw behind the eyes of sorrow and shared in our tears;
Heard the sigh of the weary, let the children draw near.
We stood beneath the cross of Calvary and gazed on Your face
At the thorns of oppression and wounds of disgrace;
For surely You have borne our suffering and carried out grief,
As You pardoned the scoffer and showed grace to the thief.
How beautiful the feet that carry this Gospel of peace
To the fields of injustice and the valleys of need.
To be a voice of hope and healing, to answer the cries
Of the hungry and helpless, with the mercy of Christ.
Keith Getty, Kristyn Getty & Stuart Townend
Song Meaning
“Compassion Hymn” centres on Christ’s compassion for the lost, hungry, weak, and suffering becoming the church’s pattern. Its repeated language turns doctrine into prayer and gives worshippers words for a faithful response to God.
Biblical Message
The song closely reflects Matthew 9:36 and Colossians 3:12. These passages illuminate its central images and anchor its message in Scripture: God acts in grace, his people respond in faith, and hope rests in what he has promised.
Reflection
Use this song to pause, name the truth it declares, and consider the response it invites. It is especially fitting for compassion ministry, outreach, or service commissioning. Let its central confession become a personal prayer and a shared encouragement to the church.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is “Compassion Hymn” about?
It is about Christ’s compassion for the lost, hungry, weak, and suffering becoming the church’s pattern.
Which Bible passages connect with this song?
Matthew 9:36 and Colossians 3:12 provide especially clear connections to its message.
How can this song be used in worship?
It can support compassion ministry, outreach, or service commissioning, followed by Scripture reading, prayer, or quiet reflection.