Far From Perfection

Lord Have Mercy-Steve Merkel

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.

Lord, have mercy, Christ have mercy,

Lord have mercy on me.

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

I have taken journeys that have drawn me far from You,

But now I am returning to Your mercies ever flowing.

Pardon my transgressions, help me love You again.

Lord, have mercy, Christ have mercy,

Lord have mercy on me.

I have longed to know You and all Your tender mercies,

Like a river of forgiveness ever flowing without end.

So I bow my heart before You in the goodness of Your presence.

Your grace forever shining like a beacon in the night.

Lord, have mercy, Christ have mercy,

Lord have mercy on me.