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"By Grace" by Madison Earl: Saved, Justified, Made New


What if the very thing you could never earn is the very thing freely given?

Madison Earl - by grace“By Grace” by Madison Earl answers that question with quiet confidence and biblical clarity.

Three years ago, Madison had the opportunity to help start a worship team on her school campus. What began as a small group of students with a passion for worship and Scripture has grown into something far beyond what they imagined. They are committed to writing worship music that is connected to Scripture and designed to help anyone listening engage with God’s Word in a personal and lasting way. “By Grace” is the second song born out of that commitment.

The song opens with a declaration: “By grace you bore the cross // By grace you found the lost // By grace you paved the way.” There’s no vague spiritual sentiment here. This is taking the gospel to its core. Grace isn’t a concept; it’s a rescue for you and me alike.

That rescue has a name. Ephesians 2:8–9 says it plainly: “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith — and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God — not by works, so that no one can boast.” Paul wrote this in a letter to people who needed the same reminder we do. Salvation isn’t achieved… It’s received!

What does that look like on the start of a new day when you feel the weight of yesterday? It means that you’re not starting from zero. You’re starting from “done”. The chorus says it clearly, “In Christ alone it’s done.” The battle isn’t yours to win from scratch; Christ already won it for you.

You may start today knowing that. May His grace reshape how you perceive your struggles, your efforts, and your worth. You are not defined by what you’ve done. You are defined by what He did. “We’ve been made new // by grace through faith in you.”

(Related scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9; Romans 5:1; 2 Corinthians 5:17)

Background:

This release is the second of four songs I'll be sharing this year, each inspired by God's Word. More than music, these songs are moments of worship, reminders of grace, and reflections of the journey God continues to lead us through.

Three years ago, I had the opportunity to help start a worship team on our school campus. What began as a small group of students with a passion for worship and Scripture has grown into something far beyond what we imagined. As we spent time leading worship at camps and school functions, we often struggled to find modern, engaging songs that aligned closely with the specific biblical messages being taught. Instead of compromising the vision, we decided to begin writing our own music. Our goal was simple... create worship songs rooted directly in Scripture while carrying a sound that the students could genuinely connect to... and they did! The students responded deeply to the authenticity and biblical foundation of the songs, and that encouragement inspired us to continue writing. 

Since then, we have written six original songs, each intentionally connected to Scripture and designed to help anyone listening engage with God's Word in a personal and lasting way. Watching this ministry grow has been incredibly humbling, and we are excited to continue creating music that speaks truth, builds faith, and helps lead the next generation into worship.

Release date: May 21, 2026

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