Have Mercy On Me
Steve Pettit Evangelistic Team Lyrics
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You're blameless Lord
My sins against You
Can't be ignored
They will be punished
I know they must
Your Law demands it
for You are Just
Who could stand?
But there's forgiveness with You God
Have Mercy On Me
Have Mercy On Me
A broken and a contrite heart You won't turn away
Have Mercy On Me
Have Mercy On Me
Because of Your steadfast love
Father of mercy
You gave Your Son
To make atonement for wrongs i've done
What you required, Jesus fullfilled
I don't deserve it and i never will
Have Mercy On Me
Have Mercy On Me
A broken and a contrite heart
You won't turn away
Have Mercy On Me
Have Mercy On Me
Because of Your steadfast Love
The song "Have Mercy On Me" by the Steve Pettit Evangelistic Team is a heartfelt plea for forgiveness from God. The lyrics express the singer's realization of their own shortcomings and sinfulness in contrast to God's perfect and blameless nature. The singer acknowledges that their sins will not go unpunished and that God's justice demands it. However, they also recognize that God is a merciful and forgiving God, and that there is hope for redemption in asking for His forgiveness. The song emphasizes the importance of a humble and contrite heart, and the singer implores God to have mercy on them.
Line by Line Meaning
I am a sinner
I acknowledge that I have transgressed against God and His laws.
You're blameless Lord
You God are perfect, without flaw, and without sin.
My sins against You
My offences are against You, God, and no one else.
Can't be ignored
They cannot be disregarded, excused, or rationalized.
They will be punished
There will be consequences for my sinful actions.
I know they must
I understand that justice demands that I be held accountable for my sins.
Your Law demands it
Your divine law requires punishment for my transgressions.
for You are Just
You are righteous and fair in all Your judgments.
If You would count everything that i've done wrong
If You were to count every sin that I have committed...
Who could stand?
...who would be able to bear the weight of that guilt and condemnation?
But there's forgiveness with You God
But, thankfully, You God offer forgiveness and mercy to those who repent of their sins and turn to You.
Have Mercy On Me
I plead for Your mercy and compassion to be shown to me in spite of my unworthiness.
Have Mercy On Me
I humbly ask for Your grace and forgiveness for my sins.
A broken and a contrite heart You won't turn away
You will not reject or despise a repentant and humble heart.
Have Mercy On Me
Once again, I implore You to show me Your kindness, compassion, and mercy.
Have Mercy On Me
I understand that without Your mercy and grace, I am lost and condemned.
Because of Your steadfast love
It is because of Your unfailing love, compassion, and faithfulness that I have hope and confidence in seeking Your forgiveness.
Father of mercy
You are the loving and compassionate Father who extends mercy and grace to Your children.
You gave Your Son
You sent Your own Son, Jesus Christ, to live a perfect life and die a sacrificial death to atone for the sins of all who believe in Him.
To make atonement for wrongs i've done
He paid the price for my sins and reconciled me to You, God.
What you required, Jesus fullfilled
Jesus perfectly fulfilled Your requirement for a sinless life and sacrifice so that I could be made righteous through faith in Him.
I don't deserve it and i never will
I recognize that I am completely unworthy and undeserving of Your mercy and forgiveness, but I trust in Your grace and love to offer it to me anyway.
Contributed by Riley K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.