He wants no less from us than mercy
Mercy to each soul that comes along
Don’t justify your harsh words or your temper
Give mercy to each one and make them strong

He wants no less from you than grace
Grace that reaches everyone you meet
Don’t justify your gossip and backbiting
Just speak to everyone with words of peace

He wants no less from you than forgiveness
Forgiveness that will pardon every hurt
Don’t justify your grudges and complaining
Forgive each one who troubles your hard heart

He wants no less from you than the truth
Truth that speaks to everything in life
Don’t justify your white lies and your fables
Just speak with words of truth and you’ll survive

He wants no less from you than great love
Love that surpasses all who see
Don’t justify your anger and repulsion
Let love guide every word that you will speak

These things and more we should do each day
For Jesus came to show us the way
These are the things He taught us to do
Not go against them every day

So guard your heart and close your mouth
Let goodness flow from you
Let your light shine for all to see
In all you say and do.