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Adonai
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Jul 26, 2026 updated
Verified editorial review
Chris Renzema's song 'Adonai' is a heartfelt plea for mercy and grace. The singer acknowledges his own doubts and failures, confessing that he has nothing to offer God. He repeatedly calls on Adonai, a Hebrew name for God, asking for mercy. The song reflects a posture of humility and surrender, recognizing human weakness and the need for divine compassion. It resonates with themes of repentance and dependence on God's grace, without pretense or self-justification.
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I promise You I will not waste your time
Thinking of ways to clear my name
Oh Adonai, have mercy on me
If You're still listening to me
There's only one thing that I need now
Oh Adonai, have mercy on me
'Cause I, have got nothing to bring
Yeah I, have got nothing to bring
I know I question, know I doubt
Don't always hear when You call out, to me
Oh Adonai, have mercy on me
But if You're still up there looking down
There's only one thing that I need now
Oh Adonai, have mercy on me
'Cause I, have got nothing to bring
Yeah I, have got nothing to bring
'Cause I, have got nothing to bring
Yeah I, have got nothing...
I promise You I will not waste your time
Thinking of ways to clear my name
Oh Adonai, have mercy on me
Oh Adonai, have mercy on me
Oh Adonai, have mercy on me