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Have Mercy on Me, O God

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Primary Scripture: Psalm 51:3-6

Chorus

Have mercy on me, O God, in your kindness. In your compassion, blot out my offense. Wash me, O God, from the stain of my guilt, and cleanse me from my sin.

Verse 1

My offenses truly I know them. My sin is always before me. Against you alone have I sinned. What is evil in your sight I have done.

Chorus

Have mercy on me, O God, in your kindness. In your compassion, blot out my offense. Wash me, O God, from the stain of my guilt, and cleanse me from my sin.

Verse 2

Create in me a pure heart; put a steadfast spirit within me. Do not cast me away from your presence, nor deprive me of your Spirit.

Chorus

Have mercy on me, O God, in your kindness. In your compassion, blot out my offense. Wash me, O God, from the stain of my guilt, and cleanse me from my sin.

Verse 3

Defend me, O God, my Savior. My tongue shall sing out your goodness. O Lord, open my lips, and my mouth shall proclaim your praise.

Chorus

Have mercy on me, O God, in your kindness. In your compassion, blot out my offense. Wash me, O God, from the stain of my guilt, and cleanse me from my sin.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • psalms 51:3-6

Reference 2

  • psalms 51:12-13

Reference 3

  • psalms 51:16-17