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by Michael W Smith


Another silly praise song.  Wish I was good enough to tab some metal stuff so I didn't 
like such a wuss...

Verse 1
                                         
Jesus, I've forgotten the words that You have spoken;
                                              

Promises that burned within my heart have now grown dim.
                                              

With a doubting heart I follow the paths of earthly wisdom.
                                        
Forgive me for my unbelief; renew the fire again.

Chorus
                   
   
Lord have mer - cy, Christ have  mer - cy
              
Lord have mer - cy   on    me.
                   
   
Lord have mer - cy, Christ have  mer - cy
               
 
Lord have mer - cy   on        me.

Verse 2
                                           
I have built an altar where I worship things of man,
                                            

I have taken journeys that have drawn me far from You.
                                     
Now I am returning to Your mercies ever flow – ing,
                                          
Pardon my transgressions, help me love You again.

Chorus

Verse 3
                                      
I have longed to know You and Your tender mer - cies
                                           

Like a river of forgiveness ever flowing without end
                                            
   
I bow my heart before You in the goodness of Your pres – ence;
                                           

Your grace forever shining, like a beacon in the night.