Text Based On Luke Chapter 18 (KJV)
And the publican, standing afar off,
would not lift up so much as his eyes
unto heaven, but smote upon his breast,
saying, God be merciful to me a sinner.

(Public Domain)
Words: From The Psal­ter
Music: William B. Bradbury: 1816-1868
Sweet Hour (L.M.D.) v4/D

O GOD, BE MERCIFUL TO ME

1.  O God, be merciful to me,
My soul for refuge comes to Thee,
Beneath Thy wings I safe will stay,
Until these troubles pass away.
To God Most High shall rise my prayer,
To God Who makes my wants His care,
From heav’n He will salvation send,
And me from every foe defend.

2.  Great foes and fierce my soul alarm,
Inflamed with rage and strong to harm,
But God, from Heav’n His dwelling place,
Will rescue me with truth and grace.
Be Thou, O God, exalted high,
Yea, far above the starry sky,
And let Thy glory be displayed
O’er all the earth Thy hands have made.

3.  Yea, I will early wake and sing,
A thankful hymn to Thee will bring,
For unto heav’n Thy mercies rise,
Thy truth is lofty as the skies.
Be Thou, O God, exalted high,
Yea, far above the starry sky,
And let Thy glory be displayed
O’er all the earth Thy hands have made.