Tis Mercy All: The power of mercy in a polarised world

by Natalie Williams

'Natalie writes with the raw honesty and authenticity... This book will inspire and challenge you to rediscover that mercy is at the heart of our spiritual formation.'
Olivia Amartey, Elim

In a world of polarising politics, cancel culture and social media virtue signalling, we risk losing any sense of what it means to have mercy. And yet Jesus calls us to 'be merciful, just as your Father is merciful' (Luke 6.36).

In this thoughtful and practical book, Natalie Williams explores what it means to be a true mercy-bringer. First, we need to develop a deep appreciation of the mercy of God, which is more astonishing than we dare to believe. As the old hymn says, 'tis mercy all when it comes to God's dealings with his children. Once we have understood that, it will transform the way we see God, ourselves and the world around us. We will be drawn closer to Jesus and, as a result, we will reflect his mercy to a world that desperately needs it.

'Challenging yet encouraging, moving yet refreshing, and theologically rich yet practically accessible.'
Andrew Wilson, King’s Church London

'A much-needed book from an important voice for our times.'
Graham Miller, London City Mission








Contents
Introduction
Part 1: 'A God Merciful'
Part 2: Our struggle to 'love mercy'
Part 3: Merciful thinking
Part 4: Merciful actions
Conclusion

210 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 20, 2024

Reviews

[Meg Silver · Rating 5 out of 5]

An essential read probably for any Christian but as a new member of the church in 2024, this book was so helpful to me and appealled to the way I want to learn about what makes a Christian. From the outside looking in, Natalie describes mercy as what sets Christians apart from others and I have to say that was a draw to it for me. It is such an encouraging read that I can see how to adapt how I behave to be more aligned with faith and learn about scripture at the same time in an enjoyable way. Thank you.

[Lynne Norman · Rating 4 out of 5]

An accessible read but a challenging one. There were sections of the book that I am still trying to decide my thoughts on - do I wholeheartedly agree? Or do I disagree or think it might be more nuanced? I see that as a positive - being prompted to think about what you really believe when it comes to very important aspects of your faith. There are bits that I did agree fully and readily with - and they are the most challenging of all as they require me to search my heart and my actions and try to do better, with a lot of prayer and a whole heap of God's grace.

[Phil Whittall · Rating 5 out of 5]

Painfully honest (Gah!) but heart warmingly wonderful reflection on the mercy of God. What does it mean to love mercy and to do mercy? Natalie is an excellent guide to help you discover both things.

[Stephen Bull · Rating 5 out of 5]

Powerful unpacking of the Christian meaning of mercy - how it is central to God's heart and the Christian mission - and contrary to the ways of the world. It places a challenging call on the life of every Christian.