The Church Hymnal ‎#351

351. Have mercy, Lord, on me

1 Have mercy, Lord, on me,
As Thou wert ever kind;
Let me, oppressed with loads of guilt
Thy wonted mercy find.

2 Wash off my foul offense,
And cleanse me from my sin;
For I confess my crime, and see
How great my guilt has been.

3 Against Thee, Lord, alone,
And only in Thy sight,
Have I transgressed; and, though condemned
Must own Thy judgment right.

4 Blot out my crying sins,
Nor me in anger view;
Create in me a heart that's clean,
An upright mind renew.

5 Withdraw not Thou Thy help,
Nor cast me from Thy sight;
Nor let Thy Holy Spirit take
His everlasting flight.

6 The joy Thy favor gives
Let me, O Lord, regain;
And Thy free Spirit's firm support
My fainting soul sustain.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Have mercy, Lord, on me
• Meter: S. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1894
• Topic: General; Lent; Parochial Missions; Penitence
• Source: Tate and Brady

Tune Information

• Name: ST. BRIDE
• Composer: S. Howard
• Meter: S. M.
• Key: g minor