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Nineveh

By Brooke Ligertwood

2,828 views Jun 20, 2026 updated Verified editorial review

Brooke Ligertwood's song 'Nineveh' draws from the biblical story of Jonah and the city of Nineveh, using it as a metaphor for personal and collective repentance. The lyrics call listeners to turn from sin, tear down idols, and cry out for God's mercy. It acknowledges God's gracious and slow-to-anger nature while confessing a misunderstanding of His love. The song moves from warning to hope, culminating in the gospel message that Christ bore sin and offers mercy to all who trust in Him. It is a prayerful plea for revival and transformation.

Lyrics Verified by Editorial Team

Nineveh

Oh Nineveh                

The Lord is turning toward you      

Compassion or calamity

Will you heed the warning

 

Fall on your knees              

Tear down your idols

When you choose surrender

You choose survival

 

Call on His Name

Turn from your violence

Out of the ashes

He will revive You

 

God have mercy

God have mercy

                   

I know You are a gracious God    

I know You?re slow to anger        

But I misunderstood Your love

Forgive me God for running

 

You sent a wind            

Stirred up the ocean

Still I rebelled

My heart wasn?t open

 

But when I prayed

You were there waiting

I made a vow

To speak Your salvation

                         

Nineveh

Oh Nineveh

The Lord is turning toward you

 

Holy Spirit help me see         

Where there is Nineveh in me 

Turn away Your wrath once more                               

God have mercy        

 

Perfect prophet, priest, and King                                     

Christ became the reckoning  

In His body bore my sin        

Now to all who trust in Him     

God has mercy                

God have mercy on us         

 

Nineveh

Oh Nineveh

The Lord is turning toward you

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