Verse 1
God be merciful to me
On Thy grace, I rest my plea
Plenteous in compassion Thou
Blot out my transgressions now
Chorus 1
Wash me, make me pure within
Cleanse, oh, cleanse me from my sin
Wash me, make me pure within
Cleanse, oh, cleanse me from my sin
Verse 2
Broken, humbled to the dust
By Thy wrath and judgment just
Let my contrite heart rejoice
And in gladness hear Thy voice
Chorus 2
From my sins, oh, hide Thy face
Blot them out in boundless grace
From my sins, oh, hide Thy face
Blot them out in boundless grace
Verse 3
Gracious God, my heart renew
Make my spirit right and true
Cast me not away from Thee
Let Thy Spirit dwell in me
Chorus 3
Thy salvation’s joy impart
Steadfast make my willing heart
Thy salvation’s joy impart
Steadfast make my willing heart
Verse 4
Sinners then shall learn from me
And return, O God, to Thee
Savior, all my guilt remove
And my tongue shall sing Thy love
Chorus 4
Touch my silent lips, O Lord
And my mouth shall praise accord
Touch my silent lips, O Lord
And my mouth shall praise accord
And my mouth shall praise accord
Outro
God be merciful to me