Notes from Tom
A heartfelt, humble offering of repentance, inspired by Psalm 51's plea for mercy and renewal.
Lyrics
Verse 1A broken spirit, Lord, I bring,
My heart laid bare, my sin laid low.
In shadows deep, my soul does cling,
To mercy’s light, to grace bestowed.
ChorusHave mercy, Lord, have mercy still,
Your love alone my soul can fill.
Though frail and lost, to You I cry,
In grace and truth, draw me nigh.
Verse 2O wash me clean, from crimson stain,
Each scar, each wrong, each wayward path.
Your steadfast love, my hope remains,
In You alone, I find my rest.
ChorusHave mercy, Lord, have mercy still,
Your love alone my soul can fill.
Though frail and lost, to You I cry,
In grace and truth, draw me nigh.
Verse 3Create in me a heart made new,
A spirit right, by You restored.
I bow before Your throne of truth,
A sinner saved, O gracious Lord.
ChorusHave mercy, Lord, have mercy still,
Your love alone my soul can fill.
Though frail and lost, to You I cry,
In grace and truth, draw me nigh.
from Sola, released October 31, 2024
Lyrics and tune, Thomas J Bernthal, SDG
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