Have mercy on me O God
According to Your unfailing love
According to Your great compassion
Blot out all my transgressions
Wash away all my iniquity
Cleanse me from all my sin
Against You and You only
Have I sinned
Remember me in Your compassion
O Lord have mercy again
Create in me a clean heart O God
Renew a right spirit within me
The same spirit sustain me
And do not cast me
From Your presence
Or take Your Holy Spirit
Do not take it from me
Song Meaning
The song is an extended prayer of confession and renewal drawn from David’s plea for mercy, not mainly a request for missionary power.
Biblical Message
Psalm 51:1–12 is its direct source, including cleansing, a clean heart, and the plea not to be cast away.
Reflection
Confess honestly and seek a changed heart, not only relief from guilt.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main message of “Mercy Again”?
The song is an extended prayer of confession and renewal drawn from David’s plea for mercy, not mainly a request for missionary power.
Which Bible passages connect with the song?
Psalm 51:1–12 is its direct source, including cleansing, a clean heart, and the plea not to be cast away.
When can this song be used in worship?
Confession and Lent.