Author: James Montgomery Hymnal: Sacred Poems and Hymns #173 (1854) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Lyrics:
Mercy alone can meet my case;
For mercy, Lord, I cry;--
Jesus! Redeemer! show thy face
In mercy, or I die.
Save me, for none beside can save;
At thy command I tread,
With failing step, life's stormy wave;
The wave goes o'er my head.
I perish, and my doom were just;
But wilt thou leave me? No:
I hold Thee fast, my hope, my trust,
I will not let Thee go.
Still sure to me Thy promise stands,
And ever must abide;
Behold it written on Thy hands,
And graven in Thy side.
To this, this only, will I cleave,
Thy word is all my plea;
Thy word is truth, and I believe:
Have mercy, Lord, on me.
Topics: Confession and repentance; Prayer for Divine mercy Scripture: Psalm 6:4 Languages: English
Mercy alone can meet my case