One in Faith ‎#604

604. Jesus, Lord, Have Mercy

1 Jesus, Lord, have mercy
On the souls so blest,
Who in faith gone from us
Now in death find rest.
Here 'mid stress and conflict
Toils can never cease;
There the warfare ended,
Bid them rest in peace.

2 Sorely were they wounded
In the deadly strife;
Heal them, good Physician,
With the balm of life.
Ev'ry taint of evil,
Frailty and decay,
Good and gracious Savior,
Cleanse and purge away.

3 Grant them rest eternal
After weary fight;
Shed on them the radiance
Of your heav'nly light.
Lead them onward, upward,
To the holy place
Where your saints, made perfect,
Gaze upon your face.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus, Lord, have mercy
• Title: Jesus, Lord, Have Mercy
• Author: Edmund S. Palmer, 1856-1931 (alt.)
• Meter: 65 65 D
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2015
• Topic: Funeral

Tune Information

• Name: ADORO TE DEVOTE
• Meter: 65 65 D
• Key: C Major
• Source: Chant, Mode V; Processionale, Paris, 1697