
Hymnal: Psalms of Grace #51a (2022) Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Lyrics: 1 God, be merciful to me,
on Your grace I rest my plea;
Your compassions overflow;
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 Your grace
and provoked You to Your face;
I confess Your judgment just;
speechless, I Your mercy trust.
3 I am evil, born in sin;
You desire all truth within.
You alone my Savior are;
Teach Your wisdom to my heart;
make me pure, Your grace bestow,
Wash me whiter than the snow.
4 Broken, humbled to the dust
by Your wrath and judgment just;
let my contrite heart rejoice
and in gladness hear Your voice;
From my sins, O hide Your face,
blot them out in boundless grace.
5 Gracious God, my heart renew,
make my spirit right and true;
let me not abandoned be,
let Your Spirit dwell in me;
Your salvation’s joy impart,
steadfast make my willing heart.
6 Sinners then shall learn from me;
and to God, restored shall be;
Savior, all my guilt remove,
And my tongue shall sing Your love;
Teach my silent lips, O LORD,
and my mouth shall praise accord.
7 No attempted sacrifice
has acceptance in Your eyes;
broken hearts are in Your sight
more than sacrificial rite;
contrite spirit, pleading cries,
You, O God, will not despise. Scripture: Psalm 51 Languages: English Tune Title: REDHEAD
God, Be Merciful to Me