African American Heritage Hymnal ‎#448

448. Oh, Lord Have Mercy

1 Oh, Lord have mercy.
Oh, Lord have mercy.
Oh, Lord have mercy,
Have mercy on me.

2 While I am praying,
While I am praying,
While I am praying,
Have mercy on me.

3 While I am waiting,
While I am waiting,
While I am waiting,
Have mercy on me.

4 When I'm in trouble,
When I'm in trouble,
When I'm in trouble,
Have mercy of me.

5 I am Your child,
I am Your child,
I am Your child,
Have mercy on me.

Text Information

• First Line: Oh, Lord have mercy
• Title: Oh, Lord Have Mercy
• Meter: 5 5 5 5
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2001
• Scripture:
  Psalm 57:1
• Topic: Children of God; God: Love and Mercy; Jesus Christ: His Love and Mercy; Patience
• Source: Traditional

Tune Information

• Name: HAVE MERCY ON ME
• Arranger: Joseph Joubert
• Meter: 5 5 5 5
• Key: C Major
• Source: Traditional
• Copyright: Arr. © 2000, GIA Publications, Inc.