Have mercy on me in your goodness and grace
Wash me of my guilt and from my sin erase
I know of my misdeeds for they are a shadow
Wherever I walk they are sure to follow
It is you that I rejected, you that I denied
It was for my sin that you were crucified
I am guilty and your judgement is right
Never was there a time I was blameless in your sight
Still, you impart wisdom and the need for sincerity
A humble spirit and a heart of great integrity
Sprinkle me with your healing waters Lord
Wash me in the flow of your precious blood
Drown me in the waves of your mercy
Cleanse me in your life-giving flood
That I may be pure, that I may be as holy as I ought
That I may be whiter than snow by a lot
Open my ears Lord to hear your voice
And, out of my suffering, I will rejoice

Have mercy on me in your goodness and grace
Look not on my sin, and from my guilt erase
Create in me a clean heart Oh Lord
Renew within me a stout spirit
Cast me not from your presence Lord
Nor from me withdraw your Holy Spirit
But restore the joy of my salvation
That I would witness to the nations
The saving power of God and His mighty love
that they too may repent and join in Heaven above
Rescue me Oh God from sin and death
That I may sing of your saving power
My lips will proclaim with every breath
Every second, every moment, every hour
You do not desire outward sign of sacrifice
That alone does not fulfill the price
You require a right attitude, a humble and contrite heart
That is how the changes can finally start

Bring your kingdom here that all peoples my come
And find a place of peace, healing, and reconciliation