421. Have Mercy, God, upon My Life (Psalm 51)
Text Information |
First Line: |
Have mercy, God, upon my life |
Title: |
Have Mercy, God, upon My Life (Psalm 51) |
Author: |
David Gambrell (2009) |
Meter: |
CM |
Language: |
English |
Publication Date: |
2013 |
Scripture: |
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Topic: |
Christian Year: Ash Wednesday; Christian Year: Lent; Confession; Forgiveness; Mercy; Redemption; Sin; Trust; Wisdom (6 more...) |
Copyright: |
© 2011 David Gambrell (admin. Presbyterian Publishing Corp.) |
ONE LICENSE: |
99553 |
Tune Information |
Name: |
IRISH |
Meter: |
CM |
Key: |
E♭ Major |
Source: |
A Collection of Hymns and Sacred Poems, 1749 |
Text Information:Psalm 51, paraphrased here, has traditionally been known as one of the seven penitential psalms, and it is used annually on Ash Wednesday. But this psalm is not just about human sinfulness; it is also about God’s willingness to forgive and restore sinners. That is good news.