AKA:
https://truevinemusic.com/confession/
Lyrics:
Introduction: (Silent Confession over verse chords)
Verse 1
I confess to you, O Lord, that I have sinned.
I confess to you, O Lord, all my sin within.
I have failed to live for you
In the things I say and do,
And have fallen short of living in your love.
Chorus 1
Lord, have mercy on me.
Lord, have mercy, set me free.
O forgive me, Lord, I pray
And take my sin away,
By the cross and empty grave for my soul
Verse 2
I confess to you, O Lord, that I have sinned.
I confess to you, O Lord, all my sin within.
I have placed myself above,
And have hurt the ones I love,
And I know that only you can set me free. (chorus 1)
Bridge 1
Take us back to the water.
Wash away our sins.
Welcome us, O Father,
Back to Your home again.
Bless Your sons and daughters,
And let the feast begin,
Let it begin! (chorus1)
Absolution: (Spoken over chorus chords. These or similar words)
The Lord has had mercy on you and has sent His Son Jesus Christ as
the atoning sacrifice for your sins. By his Word and Promise I declare
to you the forgiveness of all of your sins in the name of the Father
and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. You are forgiven. You are set
free.
Bridge 2
You take us back to the water.
You wash away our sins.
You welcome us, O Father,
Back to Your home again.
You bless Your sons and daughters.
Now let the feast begin,
Let it begin!
Chorus 2
Lord, Your mercy covers me.
Lord, Your mercy has set me free.
You’ve forgiven me today,
And my sins are washed away
By the cross and empty grave for my soul. (repeat)
Copyright:
Words and Music by Michael A Schmid. Copyright © 2008 by Michael A Schmid c/o True Vine Music, Napa, CA. Truevinemusic.com.