Hymnal ‎#60

60. Have mercy, Lord, on me

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

2 Wash off my foul offence,
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 condemn'd
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 favour gives
Let me, O Lord, regain;
And Thy free Spirit's firm support
My fainting soul sustain.

Text Information

• First Line: Have mercy, Lord, on me
• Meter: S. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1871

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