Be Merciful, O Lord

Refrain:

      Gm          Cm        D           Gm
   Be merciful, O Lord, be merciful, O Lord,

      Cm6         Gm      D7          Gm   Cm6/G  Gm
   Be merciful, O Lord for we have sinned.


     Cm                      D
1. Have mercy on me God in your kindness,

             Cm                  D
   In your compassion blot out my offense,

   Gm                           Cm
   O wash me more and more from my guilt

        Gm              D   D7
   And cleanse me from my sin.


2. My offenses truly I know them; My sin is always before me.
   Against you, you alone I have sinned;
   What is evil in your sight I have done.

3. 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

4. Give me again the joy of your help; With a spirit of fervor
   sustain me. O Lord, Open my lips;  And my mouth shall
   declare your praise.