The Sacred Harp ‎#52b

52b. Charlestown

1 “Mercy, O Thou Son of David,”
Thus poor blind Bartimeus prayed,
“Others by Thy Word are saved,
Now to me afford Thine aid.”

2 Many for his crying chid him,
But he called the louder still,
Till the gracious Savior bid him,
“Come and ask me what you will.”

Text Information

• First Line: “Mercy, O Thou Son of David,”
• Title: Charlestown
• Author: John Newton (1779)
• Meter: 8s,7s
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1991

Tune Information

• Name: CHARLESTOWN
• Meter: 8s,7s
• Key: F Major
• Source: United States Sacred Harmony, 1799