Have Mercy on me [Complete Hymn with Lyrics]
The hymn entitled ‘Have Mercy on me‘ is one of the popular Catholic hymns composed from Psalm 50 which is used in Christian communities during worship. Catholic faithful use this hymn as one of the hymns for Mass and other liturgical celebrations. You will find below the lyrics of this hymn.
Have Mercy on me Lyrics
Ant 1. Have mercy Lord, cleanse me from all my sins.
Ant. 2. Lord, if You will, You can make me clean.
Ant. 3. A contrite heart, O God, You will not spurn.
1. Have mercy on me, God, in your kindness.
In Your compassion blot out my offence.
O wash me more and more from my guilt,
and cleanse me from my sin.
2. My offence truly I know them
My sin is always before me.
Against You, you alone, have I sinned.
What is evil in your sight I have done.
3. That you may be justified when you give sentence
And be without reproach when You judge,
O see, in guilt I was born.
A sinner was I conceived.
4. Indeed, you love truth in the heart
Then in the secret of my heart teach me wisdom,
O purify me I shall be clean
O wash me I shall be whiter than snow.
5. Make me hear rejoicing and gladness,
That the bones you have crushed may thrill
From my sins turn away your face
And blot out all my guilt.
6. A pure heart create for me O God.
Put a steadfast spirit within me
Do not cast me away from your presence
Nor deprive me of your Holy Spirit.
7. Give me again the joy of your help
With a spirit of favour sustain me
That I may teach transgressors your ways
Sinners may return to you.
8. O rescue me O God my helper
And my tongues shall ring out your goodness
O Lord open my lips and my mouth shall declare your praise.
9. For in sacrifice you take no delight
Burnt offering from me, you would not refuse.
My sacrifice, a contrite spirit,
A humbled contrite heart, you will not spurn.
10. Give glory to the Father Almighty,
To His Son Jesus Christ the Lord
To the Spirit who dwells in our heart,
Both now and for ever. Amen.