The Christian Hymnary. Bks. 1-4 ‎#63

63. God Be Merciful to Me

Text Information

• First Line: God, be merciful to me
• Title: God Be Merciful to Me
• Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1972
• Scripture:
  Psalm 51
• Topic: Book One: Hymns, Songs, Chorales; Psalms
• Source: Psalter, 1912, Sts. 1-4; The Hymnbook, 1955, St. 5
• Notes: Have mercy upon me, O God … according unto the multitude of Thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions. Ps. 51:1.

Tune Information

• Name: REDHEAD NO. 76 (Ajalon)
• Composer: Richard Redhead (1820-1901) (1853)
• Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7.
• Key: E♭ Major
• Notes: M.M. 84