2) American one-hit wonder pop group from Florida. They released an album in 1969 entitled Mercy - Love Can Make You Happy; this peaked at #38 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 200 chart[1] as a result of the success of their hit single, "Love (Can Make You Happy)". The tune spent two weeks at #2 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 singles chart, and also peaked at #2 on the Adult Contemporary chart.
3) Metal band from Brazil. Formed in 2003, Mercy purportedly recorded a handful of songs, but only released one, "Kingdom of Holiness", which appears on the Extreme Metal compilation "Underground Rot 2" from Dysmorphic Records. The "group," such as it was, has never been heard from again.
4) Queens based rapper affiliated with J-Love.
5) 80s Christian metal band.
6) A French female blues/country-folk singer, from Paris.
7) Richie Sambora's band after he left Message.
Pray
Mercy Lyrics
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I got lost in reflection
Retracing steps all along the way
Back to days with no direction
I wasn't wishing for those times to come again
No it was more of a reminder
Of where and what and how I'd been
Living my life without connection
Who knew my heart and its intentions
He said that all could be forgiven
If I could trust in One Who'd risen
And that's when His mercy came to me
(chorus)
I was saved by the Mercy Man
He touched me heart
He helped me understand
That there was shelter and unfailing love
If i'd just take the hand
Hand of the Mercy Man
All these expectations
That I'd placed upon myself
How I would conquer the giants
With the help of no one else
But I was wrong - I was mistaken
What I thought was the truth
Was not the truth at all
And that's when I heard Mercy call
(chorus 2x)
But I was wrong - I was mistaken
What I thought was the truth
Was not the truth at all
(chorus 2x)
He took my hand
Holds my heart
The Mercy Man
The song "Pray" by Mercy talks about the struggles of finding oneself and getting lost in reflection and nostalgia. The lyrics reflect on the days of wandering aimlessly and feeling disconnected from the world. The artist reminisces about his past and the journey that led him to where he is today. He speaks of the times when he had lost faith in himself and the meaning of life. However, he was ultimately saved by a higher power that helped him find his way back to the right path.
The chorus of the song talks about how the artist was touched by the "Mercy Man" who helped him understand the true meaning of life. The Mercy Man offered him shelter and unfailing love, which the artist willingly took by accepting his hand. In the end, the artist realizes that the expectations he had set for himself were misguiding him and leading him on a journey with no endpoint. It was only when he heard the call of mercy that he found solace and peace in his heart.
Overall, the song is about finding salvation and redemption through the power of mercy. The artist encourages us to let go of our inhibitions and accept the mercy offered to us by the higher power, which can help us overcome the obstacles and fulfill our journeys with purpose and meaning.
Line by Line Meaning
I couldn't find myself today
I felt lost and unsure of who I am.
I got lost in reflection
I became lost in my thoughts and memories.
Retracing steps all along the way
I revisited the past and examined my actions.
Back to days with no direction
I remembered times when I felt lost and without purpose.
I wasn't wishing for those times to come again
I didn't want to go back to feeling lost.
No it was more of a reminder
Instead, I was reflecting on how far I've come.
Of where and what and how I'd been
I thought about my past experiences and how they shaped me.
Living my life without connection
I realized that I had been living without a spiritual connection.
To the One who'd always seen within
I had ignored the presence of a higher power in my life.
Who knew my heart and its intentions
I remembered that this higher power knows me deeply.
He said that all could be forgiven
I was reminded that forgiveness is possible.
If I could trust in One Who'd risen
I needed to trust in a higher power to find peace.
And that's when His mercy came to me
At this point, I received mercy from this higher power.
I was saved by the Mercy Man
This higher power, the Mercy Man, saved me.
He touched me heart
His love and mercy touched my heart.
He helped me understand
I gained understanding and perspective.
That there was shelter and unfailing love
I learned that there is a place of safety and consistent love.
If i'd just take the hand
All I needed to do was trust and reach out.
Hand of the Mercy Man
I held onto the help and love of the Mercy Man.
All these expectations
I held myself to high standards and pressure.
That I'd placed upon myself
These expectations were self-imposed.
How I would conquer the giants
I believed that I could overcome obstacles on my own.
With the help of no one else
I thought that I didn't need anyone else's help.
But I was wrong - I was mistaken
I was mistaken in thinking that I didn't need help.
What I thought was the truth
I realized that my beliefs were flawed.
Was not the truth at all
My assumptions were incorrect.
And that's when I heard Mercy call
I heard the voice of mercy and help.
He took my hand
The Mercy Man reached out to help and guide me.
Holds my heart
This higher power has a place in my heart.
The Mercy Man
This song is about the help and love from the Mercy Man.
Contributed by Hudson M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
A C
Glory to you Lord. God we love You, praised be Your name. Thank You for all You do for us. Please forgive us our sins. in Jesus' name, amen. God bless You Gerry, Pro Justice and Pretty Koka.
For the leader. A song of the Korahites. According to alamoth.*
I
2
God is our refuge and our strength,
an ever-present help in distress.a
3
*Thus we do not fear, though earth be shaken
and mountains quake to the depths of the sea,
4
Though its waters rage and foam
and mountains totter at its surging.b
Selah
II
5
*Streams of the river gladden the city of God,
the holy dwelling of the Most High.c
6
God is in its midst; it shall not be shaken;
God will help it at break of day.d
7
Though nations rage and kingdoms totter,
he utters his voice and the earth melts.e
8
*The LORD of hosts is with us;
our stronghold is the God of Jacob.
Selah
III
9
Come and see the works of the LORD,
who has done fearsome deeds on earth;f
10
Who stops wars to the ends of the earth,
breaks the bow, splinters the spear,
and burns the shields with fire;g
11
h“Be still and know that I am God!
I am exalted among the nations,
exalted on the earth.”
12
The LORD of hosts is with us;
our stronghold is the God of Jacob.
Selah
G & Y
Dear Brothers in Christ. I would like to thank God for you guys, who have taught me so many prayers. I have be praying with you for about two years now. My Franciscan brothers is what I call you in my heart. I wish we could all live the life of St. Francis and love God as he did. Fr.Mark-Mary and Fr. Pierre, thank you for blessing us with your prayer and guidance. God bless. One of my favorite prayer and I wish everyone could know it!
Prayer of Saint Francis of Assisi
Lord, make me an instrument of your peace.
Where there is hatred let me sow love;
Where there is injury, pardon;
Where there is doubt, faith;
Where there is despair, hope;
Where there is darkness, light;
Where there is sadness, joy.
O Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek
To be consoled as to console;
To be understood as to understand;
To be loved as to love.
For it is in giving that we receive;
It is in pardoning that we are pardoned;
And it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.
JR DELA CRUZ
I met Father Mark in Honduras. One of the most kind hearted, humble, and passionate Catholics, i've ever met. I even played basketball with him, and gave him a pair of my sneakers because he was playing with his sandals (as a Franciscan Fryer). I hope he sees this. 🙏🏽
Matthew Hall
I’m sure he has
Luisa Carmela Donataccio
God bless all Franciscans
Cynthia Foley
Wish I could meet him
Kate S
I hope he does too 😊
Daguinsin Family
Love these young holy men
Judy Bolanos
Prayers for my family, children, marriage. For discernment.
Catholic Prayer
Prayer is not getting God to do your will, Prayer is YOU getting to do God’s will! Amen to this!🙏🙏🙏
Christine Slattery
Pray for my family for God's Will and healing and protection
Barbara G
I think prayer is both of the above. We can "ask and you shall receive".
We should ask Him what He wants from us, then we must listen to Him and follow up by doing His Will.❤️