Miserere

Have mercy on me, Lord
Have mercy on me, Lord

Have mercy on me, O God, for your mercy
In your great love erase my sin
Wash me from all guilt and cleanse me from my sin
I acknowledge my sin, my sin is always before me

Have mercy on me, Lord
Have mercy on me, Lord

Against you alone have I sinned
What is evil I have done
Your word is just and your judgment right
In sin I was born, in sin I was conceived
But you desire a sincere heart, wisdom you teach me

Have mercy on me, Lord
Have mercy on me, Lord

Purify me with hyssop and I shall be cleansed
Wash me and I shall be whiter, whiter than snow
Let me hear joy and give me gladness
The bones you have crushed will rejoice

Have mercy on me, Lord
Have mercy on me, Lord

Create in me a pure heart and a steadfast spirit
Do not take away your presence and your Holy Spirit from me
Restore to me the joy of your salvation
Sinners will return to you

Have mercy on me, Lord
Have mercy on me, Lord