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 unbielief renew the fire again Chorus (refrão) Lord have mercy Christ have mercy Lord have mercy on me Lord have mercy Christ have mercy Lord have mercy on me female voice: I have built an altar where I worship things of man I have taken journeys that have draw me far from You Now I am returning to Your mercies ever flowing Pardon my transgressions Help me love You again Repeat Chorus: Lord have mercy Christ have mercy Lord have mercy on me Lord have mercy Christ have mercy Lord have mercy on me Michael W. Smith I have Longed to know You and Your tender mercies Like a river of forgiveness ever flowing without end I bow my heart before Your in the goodness of Your presence Your grace forever shining Like a beacon in the night Repeat Chorus: Lord have mercy Christ have mercy Lord have mercy on me Lord have mercy Christ have mercy Lord have mercy on me