Father of Mercies

Robert Lowe Fletcher • English

Primary Scripture: Luke 18:13

Verse 1

Father of mercies, unto Thee A penitent I come today; The blood of Christ my only plea, Thy precious word my hope and stay.

Chorus

Out of the depths I cry unto Thee; O God, be merciful, O God, be merciful, O God, be merciful unto me.

Verse 2

Perverse and wayward I have been, A wanderer in forbidden ways; Now would I turn away from sin, And let my life proclaim Thy praise.

Chorus

Out of the depths I cry unto Thee; O God, be merciful, O God, be merciful, O God, be merciful unto me.

Verse 3

Thy work of grace, O Lord, complete, By wondrous soul-transforming power; Contrite I fall before Thy feet, And look to Thee this sacred hour.

Chorus

Out of the depths I cry unto Thee; O God, be merciful, O God, be merciful, O God, be merciful unto me.

Verse 4

Help me to claim each promise mine; My deep transgression far remove; Make me, O Lord, entirely Thine, And fill my soul with heavenly love.

Chorus

Out of the depths I cry unto Thee; O God, be merciful, O God, be merciful, O God, be merciful unto me.

Scripture References

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