Well, as you may deduce, Mercy sprung forth when I was reading Ps 86. I was struck by the theme of God’s mercy in the Psalm and the different ways in which it manifests (hence the chorus lines). I felt compelled to sing the words, because as it was David’s prayer, I wanted it to be mine, and felt it in my soul. David said it so much better than I could. So “Mercy” is an outworking of me prayerfully reading Psalm 86.
lyrics
Hear me Lord - answer me.
I am poor and needy.
Guard my life, faithfully.
Save your servant, who trust’s in thee.
In your mercy, your mercy, mercy, you come to me.
Lord you are forgiving and good.
Abounding in love, to all who call.
When I am scared I cry to thee,
Because you answer me.
In your mercy, your mercy, mercy, you answer me.
Teach me in all your ways.
Give me an undivided heart.
That I may fear your name,
And praise you Lord God with all my heart.
Cause’ great is your love for me, delivered me from the depths.
From the realm of the dead, but you oh Lord, in faithfulness –
You turn to me, in your mercy. Oh you turn to me, in your mercy.
In your mercy, your mercy, mercy, you turn to me.
In your mercy, your mercy, mercy, you comfort me.
credits
from Mercy,
released April 10, 2019
Written by Tenielle Neda
Inspired by Psalm 86 from the Holy Bible
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