156. Jesus, Have Mercy on Me!

1 A beggar blind sat by the way,
the multitude passed by;
He quickly asked them what it meant,
And loud he raised his cry.

Chorus:
Jesus, have mercy on me!
Jesus, have mercy on me!
Cry to Him, sinner, While mercy is near,
Jesus, have mercy on me!

2 "Jesus! have mercy now on me!"
They sought to still his cry;
He heeded not, but cried the more,
Lest Jesus should pass by. [Chorus]

3 Jesus commanded him come near;
"What wilt thou have?" He said;
"Give me my sight, O Lord," said he,
"That I need not be led." [Chorus]

4 And Jesus said, "Receive thy sight;
Thy faith hath saved e'en thee;"
Immediately he saw the light
As well as others see. [Chorus]

5 He follow'd, glorifying God,
All people praised Him, too,
Who came to shed His precious blood,
And gave us sight anew. [Chorus]

Text Information
First Line: A beggar blind sat by the way
Title: Jesus, Have Mercy on Me!
Author: P.B.
Refrain First Line: Jesus, have mercy on me!
Language: English
Publication Date: 1890
Scripture:
Copyright: Copyright, 1891, by P. Bilhorn.
Notes: Dedicated to the Blind Institute of Raleigh, N. C.
Tune Information
Name: [A beggar blind sat by the way]
Composer: P. Bilhorn
Incipit: 55131 16555 13525
Key: A♭ Major
Copyright: Copyright, 1891, by P. Bilhorn.



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