Trinity Hymnal (Rev. ed.) ‎#486

486. 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 Savior 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,
steadfast make my willing heart.

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

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: 1990
• Scripture:
  Psalm 51:1-15
• Topic: The Way of Salvation: Repentance; Forgiveness of Sins; God: Mercy of; Grace: Refreshing; Heart: Contrite; Man: Depravity of; Self-Examination
• Source: The Psalter, 1912

Tune Information

• Name: REDHEAD 76
• Composer: Richard Redhead (1853)
• Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7.
• Key: E♭ Major