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Have Mercy On Me Now

By Hillsong United

1,114 views Jul 20, 2026 updated Verified editorial review

Hillsong United's song is a heartfelt plea for God's mercy, expressing desperation and shame before finding redemption. The lyrics describe a sinner's prayer, acknowledging failure and the need for grace. The bridge celebrates God's rescue, comparing it to resurrection and new life. The song emphasizes God's mercy toward those who are weary and broken, highlighting the transformative power of grace.

Lyrics Verified by Editorial Team

VERSE 1:
My heart was heavy with desperation 
Just too ashamed to lift my head
Till all my chains were finally broken 
As I prayed this sinner?s prayer

CHORUS 1:
God have mercy on me
God have mercy on me right now
?Cause I just need a place 
To lay my weary head
So God have mercy on me 
Have mercy on me now
Have mercy on me now

VERSE 2:
You weren?t looking for a holy roller
With a point of pride to prove
But oh how irresistible to grace is failure
To hear a sinner singing God I need You

CHORUS 2:
God have mercy on me 
God have mercy on me right now
?Cause I just need a place 
To lay my weary head
And I just need a place 
To raise my empty hands
So have mercy on me now 

BRIDGE:
When I was desperate for redemption 
A drowning man all out of breath 
You threw me more than just a lifeline
You took the wind right out of death 
Like a dead man resurrected
Your Spirit burning in my bones
Until I breathe the air of heaven 
There?s a song I won?t let go 

CHORUS 3:
God have mercy on me 
God have mercy on me right now
?Cause I just need a place 
To lay my weary head

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