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Topic Tags

Confession of Sin Forgiveness God, Mercy of

Scripture Tags

Psalm 51 Isaiah 55 Jeremiah 2 Matthew 15 Mark 9 Luke 18 Luke 22 John 4 Ephesians 4 Revelation 2

Hymnal Number

Lord, Have Mercy

Words by: Steve Merkel

Music by: Steve Merkel

Resource Type:

Keys included: G

About this Hymn

This setting of the Kyrie is one we sing in our church regularly. The simple chorus harmonizes easily and is so accessible. We most often use it after a prayer of confession or before communion.

Lyrics

Verse 1
Jesus, I've forgotten the words that you have spoken; promises that burned within my heart have now grown dim. With a doubting heart I follow the paths of earthly wisdom. Forgive me for my unbelief; renew the fire again.

Chorus
Lord have mercy, Christ have mercy, Lord have mercy on me. Lord have mercy, Christ have mercy, Lord have mercy on me.

Verse 2
I have built an altar where I worship things of men; I have taken journeys that have drawn me far from you. Now I am returning to your mercies ever flowing; pardon my transgressions, help me love you again.

Verse 3
I have longed to know you and your tender mercies like a river of forgiveness ever flowing without end. I bow my heart before you in the goodness of your presence; your grace forever shining like a beacon in the night.

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