Text:God, be merciful to me
Tune:AJALON (REDHEAD NO. 76)
Composer:Richard Redhead

415. God, be merciful to me

1 God, be merciful to me,
On thy grace I rest my plea;
Plenteous in compassion thou,
Blot out my transgressions now;
Wash me, make me pure within,
Cleanse, O cleanse me from my sin.

2 My transgressions I confess,
Grief and guilt my soul oppress;
I have sinned against thy grace
And provoked thee to thy face;
I confess thy judgment just,
Speechless, I thy mercy trust.

3 I am evil, born in sin;
Thou desirest truth within.
Thou alone my Saviour art,
Teach thy wisdom to my heart;
Make me pure, thy grace bestow,
Wash me whiter than the snow.

4 Broken, humbled to the dust
By thy wrath and judgment just,
Let my contrite heart rejoice
And in gladness hear thy voice;
From my sins O hide thy face,
Blot them out in boundless grace.

5 Gracious God, my heart renew,
Make my spirit right and true;
Cast me not away from thee,
Let thy Spirit dwell in me;
Thy salvation's joy impart,
Stedfast make my willing heart.

6 Sinners then shall learn from me
And return, O God, to thee;
Saviour, all my guilt remove,
And my tongue shall sing thy love;
Touch my silent lips, O Lord,
And my mouth shall praise accord.

Amen.

Text Information
First Line: God, be merciful to me
Meter: 7. 7. 7. 7. 7. 7.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1961
Scripture:
Topic: Christian Life: Repentance; Forgiveness of Sins; God: Mercy of (4 more...)
Source: The Psalter, 1912
Tune Information
Name: AJALON (REDHEAD NO. 76)
Composer: Richard Redhead (1853)
Meter: 7. 7. 7. 7. 7. 7.
Key: E♭ Major



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