Hymnal Number
113Resource Type:
Keys included:
Bb
About this Hymn
One of the central themes in the storyline of the gospel is our deep and ongoing need for mercy. This song, rooted in a traditional Anglican prayer, guides us gently into a moment of honest reflection and heartfelt repentance. It reminds us that God's mercy is ever present and freely given, drawing us back to his grace time and again. – Matt Boswell
Lyrics
Verse 1
For what we have done and left undone we fall on your countless mercies. For sins that are known and those unknown we call on your name so holy. For envy and pride, for closing our eyes; for scorning our very neighbor. In thought, word, and deed we failed you, our King; how deeply we need a Savior.
Chorus
Lord, have mercy, Christ, have mercy, Lord, have mercy on us. Lord, have mercy, Christ, have mercy, Lord, have mercy on us.
Verse 2
For what you have done, your life of love you perfectly lived, we praise you. Though tempted and tried, you fixed your eyes; you finished the work God gave you. And there on the tree, a King among thieves, you bled for a world's betrayal. You loved to the end, our merciful friend; how pure and forever faithful.
Verse 3
For hearts that are cold, for seizing control; for scorning our very Maker. In thought, word, and deed we failed you, our King; how deeply we need a Savior.
For what we have done and left undone we fall on your countless mercies. For sins that are known and those unknown we call on your name so holy. For envy and pride, for closing our eyes; for scorning our very neighbor. In thought, word, and deed we failed you, our King; how deeply we need a Savior.
Chorus
Lord, have mercy, Christ, have mercy, Lord, have mercy on us. Lord, have mercy, Christ, have mercy, Lord, have mercy on us.
Verse 2
For what you have done, your life of love you perfectly lived, we praise you. Though tempted and tried, you fixed your eyes; you finished the work God gave you. And there on the tree, a King among thieves, you bled for a world's betrayal. You loved to the end, our merciful friend; how pure and forever faithful.
Verse 3
For hearts that are cold, for seizing control; for scorning our very Maker. In thought, word, and deed we failed you, our King; how deeply we need a Savior.
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Attribution & Copyright
Words & Music: Aaron Keyes, Matt Boswell, Matt Papa, James Tealy © 2019 10,000 Fathers / Common Hymnal Publishing / Getty Music Hymns and Songs / Getty Music Publishing / Love Your Enemies Publishing / Messenger Hymns / My Eleiht Songs (Capitol CMG Publishing / www.capitolcmgpublishing.com, Integrity Music / www.integratedrights.com, Music Services / www.musicservices.com)