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Kyrie Eleison (Lord Have Mercy)
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Jul 27, 2026 updated
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Chris Tomlin's song 'Kyrie Eleison' is a prayer for mercy and repentance, calling on God to heal the land. The lyrics echo the ancient Greek phrase 'Kyrie Eleison' (Lord, have mercy) and emphasize God's grace, forgiveness, and sovereignty. The song reflects on God's readiness to pardon sin and His delight in showing mercy, inviting listeners to turn back to Him. It draws from biblical themes of repentance and divine compassion, reminiscent of passages like 2 Chronicles 7:14.
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Lord, have mercy
Christ, have mercy
Hear our cry and heal our land
Let kindness lead us to repentance
Bring us back again
For Your name is great and Your heart is grace
Kyrie Eleison
Over all You reign You alone can save
Kyrie Eleison
Lord have mercy,
Christ have mercy on us now
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Who is this God who pardons all our sin
So ready to forgive You delight to show Your mercy
Who is this God who pardons all our sin
So ready to forgive You delight to show Your mercy
Who is this God who pardons all our sin
So ready to forgive You delight to show Your mercy
Who is this God who pardons all our sin
So ready to forgive You delight to show Your mercy
For Your name is great and Your heart is grace
Kyrie Eleison
Over all You reign You alone can save
Kyrie Eleison
Lord have mercy,
Christ have mercy on us now
For Your name is great and Your heart is grace
Kyrie Eleison
Over all You reign You alone can save
Kyrie Eleison
Lord have mercy, Christ have mercy
Lord have mercy Christ have mercy on us now