The Vortex of Grace

I Think It's Going to Rain Today by Randy Newman


grace-- goodwill, mercy, blessing,  free and unmerited favor

mercy- compassion,  forgiveness, clemency, forgiveness, forbearance

forgiveness--pardon, absolution, exoneration, mercy, compassion

compassion--sympathy, empathy, tenderness,  warmth, love, kindness

sympathy-- compassion, caring, concern, understanding, support, encouragement, empathy

empathy  --affinity, appreciation, sympathy, insight

affinity-- kinship , kindness, relationship

kindness--warmheartedness, affection, warmth,gentleness, goodness,understanding, grace