Lord, Have Mercy

Tim Stafford, soloist
From the "Choral Festival of Praise" celebrating 27 years of music ministry of Gerald Edmonds at The Moody Church.
May 3, 2009

[@Lilbro-n3z]

This song was played at my father's funeral. I was 7 when he committed suicide. I pray that God had mercy on his soul.

[@trainofdestructiont.o.d9443]

This song makes me want to cry and I try to to but it's hard to cry these days when my hearts been so hardened

[@donnaknudson7296]

Don't try to cry then. Just listen. It's there in the music. Just listen, gently.

[@bobbuilder4875]

May God give you the gift of tears. Tears change the world. Break the alabaster jar 🏺… pour out His love in your heart. It’s there. I assure you… it’s there.

[@ThroneofGodcom]

If ever this prayer was needed for our nation, it's now!

[@wilmaodell5907]

I am moved to tears for our Nation and worship for our God every time I hear this!!

[@donmayer58]

Wilma, so am I. We need all the help from God we can possibly get.

[@fredboehnke8822]

Our nation needs to be praying this song to God for AMERICA! LORD indeed have mercy!

[@SafeSpaceInc]

Oh God, have mercy on us, and this nation, in Jesus' name, amen.

[@JamesJohnson-ro2jq]

Just plain worshipful. Brought me to tears and I’m a big burly man. LORD! Have mercy.

[@2silverwings2]

That mercy was shown when Jesus laid down his life willingly so that we would have everlasting salvation. Hope!

[@pi2nuna219]

We changed pastors, new one very young, we used to sing this hymn at the beginning & end of Mass on our knees all during Lent. Sacred sounding music no longer exists. Sacred Heart of Yesuhua, have pity.

[@blastkohl]

I played this with choir and orchestra on my flute. It’s really difficult to reflect on Christ’s mercy and play at the same time knowing that God’s mercy I never deserved, but still he gave it to me

[@robertwidmark2971]

What a heart-felt prayer so desperately needed for our country.

[@Mr24AB]

Now for the whole world.

[@darrellwaters830]

yes indeed, especially during this carona virus we'e experiencing now not only in America but world wide! the whole world has practically shut down!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@phyllisbowen8377]

AMEN!!!

[@marcellinusjason3440]

Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God. Have mercy on me, i am a sinner.

[@ITSVAVAZWORLD]

I remember this song from when I was a little girl. I've always kept it close to my heart. This is Heaven. A beautiful reminder as well of our humanity and Who God is to us. A God of mercy. This song reminds me that even on my BEST days, I need God's mercy and need to keep my hope in Him.

[@brianmears3388]

"If my people who are called by my name will humble themselves, pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, will forgive their sin, and will heal their land." - 2 Chronicles 7:14 Lord, we claim this verse today! 🙏🇺🇸

[@cristinacri1283]

Beautiful. People take the "Lord have mercy" phrase lightly sometimes. This song puts a significant depth to this prayer. They are actually powerful words that we should never take lightly!

[@rubyford9280]

BEAUTIFUL PRESENTATION!! SO APPROPRIATELY CONNECTED TO ALL THE SOCIAL ISSUES THAT WE'RE. EXPERIENCING TODAY!!! LORD HAVE MERCY!!!!

[@barbaraduff3059]

In this time of public unrest, we need God! Such a beautiful version of this anthem, so powerful.

[@donmayer58]

Yes, it certainly is powerful. We really need music like this.

[@DeerUNIT42]

My church choir used to perform this song as well. It's the most sobering song I've ever heard. Every hair on my body stands on end, shivers shooting down every inch of my body... Lord we are not deserving of your Grace, LORD HAVE MERCY!!!

[@johnylove2011]

Praise God from Russia hallelujah

[@donmayer58]

Praise God from the States.

[@trainofdestructiont.o.d9443]

If anyone's wondering I finally cries to this song God softened my heart

[@SafeSpaceInc]

Praise God!! ♥

[@SafeSpaceInc]

This is soooooo needed, the authentic worship, and the bowing our hearts humbly before the Lord, praying for mercy for us, our families, our households, our neighborhoods, our communities, our cities and counties, our states, our countries, and for the world. May healing commence for our land, in Jesus' name, Amen.

[@Ateal317]

The best song ever. Chill bumps.. Lord, have Mercy on the US of America, now more than ever

[@maxblanton100]

This is one of the most beautiful of all Christian Songs . . .it is asking for the one thing we all seem to forget all too often, Grace, Grace, Grace

[@ObeseShady420]

Praise Praise Praise The Lord

[@misaelsimoes]

Beautiful Song....I cry when I listen to this music and I can't stop listening to this music too

[@gomomma6649]

Even more in 2022 and 2023.

[@brianadkins2489]

I have been loosely associated with a movement of God's people called Awakening America Alliance. as a believer in Christ, it is my prayer that all God's children will heed 2 Chron 7:14 and in so doing the universal Church will unite in prayer and fasting for revival of the Holy Spirit to work in our land. With our government pushing views contrary to the Word of God, we in the church need to repent and cry out to the Lord for His mercy, to help us as God's children, repent, seek His face and turn from our wicked idolatrous lives, and seek His mercy, perhaps then He may relent from His righteous judgement of our land. This song is my hearts cry for this land we live. Lord lift up your name through Your church, help us to glorify You. Please bring revival to our land.

[@brianmears3388]

Some churches and social justice "Christians", like John Piper, David Platt and Russell Moore, and their followers will have none of this, unfortunately. They are globalistic people. 😡 Yes, our land needs revival! 2 Chronicles 7:14 🇺🇸🙏 I love this powerful anthem too, which I can play on the piano.

[@stickerlady1774]

Brian Mears the heck??

[@rosaliehieronymus8112]

I never tire of hearing this and it is so appropriate for today!

[@Marnie2262]

And for every day.

[@nanikdasani4547]

LORD, HAVE MERCY Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Kyrie eleison, Kyrie eleison. Christe eleison, Christe eleison. Kyrie eleison. Kyrie eleison.

[@mariah223s]

this video saved my life. i was in the hospital for cancer in my left toe and scoliosis but as soon as i watched this video i was instantly cured the editing gave me life i practically became jesus i felt my feet lift from the ground and my mouth and eyes glowing and i floated up to heaven where jesus served me a 69 course meal 10/10 video

[@sargonabraham3477]

Lord Jesus Christ have mercy on us

[@EstherTorunana]

Lord, have mercy from the depths of our hearts, we pray.

[@rejoicing1]

weeping as I listen to this. The Moody Choir just sang this song today , June 30th 2013 at the 4th of July concert. HOW APPROPRIATE. I fell to my knees and wept and prayed as it was sung... Lord have mercy on America. Thank you Moody choir... Moody is my online church at home....in Los Angeles.

[@tabeakalimeris1230]

Lyrics: In peace we have come to pray . And to seek the Lord today For salvation from His hand for the healing of our land Let us pray Let us pray . Lord, have mercy Lord, have mercy For we have placed all our hopes in Thee . Lord, have mercy Lord, have mercy For we have placed all our hopes in Thee . For our sin we repent, O Lord We believe Your Holy Word Have mercy Lord we pray And take all our sins away Kyrie Christe . Lord, have mercy Lord, have mercy For we have placed all our hopes in Thee . Lord, have mercy Lord, have mercy For we have placed all our hopes in Thee . If you would mark iniquity O Lord, who could stand; Thy mercy, like a fountain, flows from Thy Hand. . Lord, have mercy Lord, have mercy For we have placed all our hopes in Thee Lord, have ... . [Lord I'm so distressed and my soul drones within me Touch me Lord with Thy grace Set my spirit free.]

[@박은혜-b5k6e]

이 곡은 지금까지 들은 곡 중에 가장 아름답고 겸손하고 참된 하나님의 백성이 뭔지 보여주는 것 같아요

[@johnmark4568]

This is the most soul stirring arrangement and performance of all time of any gospel song. America needs to hear this over and over.

[@Zguraa]

Господи помилуй нас. Помилуй детей наших. Избавь нас от лукавого

[@lalyanasimkin5398]

Бог благословил Россию и Украину 😥😥😥😥😥

[@ОленаОлександрівнаІльчук]

Я,в захваті,від виконання гімну,хай Бог вас рясно благословить🙏😊😘💐

[@yolantalacplesis1820]

Tim Stafford is surely gifted by God with his beautiful voice!! Goes right to the soul.

[@donmayer58]

Yes, he certainly has a beautiful voice and uses it for the right purposes.

[@digitricks]

I only wish I could have been there in person not only to hear the choir and orchestra, but to feel the vibration when Paul Satre started the pipe organ at 4:50. This song is so powerful and heart clenching. If ever there was to be a cry unto God for our nation, this is it.

[@amelaamelajiang493]

如果现在没🈶.求主以後多加给我.相信主是🈶福的人✍️

[@jeffwilley2164]

i cry every time i hear this song and everytime my choir sang this.. amen

[@danielnielsen8485]

Chronicles 7:14 "If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves, pray and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven, forgive their sin, and heal their land." ... Lord, have mercy on this nation. Wake us up from our slumber. May our hearts long for righteousness and burn with zeal for you.

[@m.edward3461]

These are the words of true worship!

[@Orthodoge]

It’s a prayer we orthodox say every day “Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me a sinner”

[@SafeSpaceInc]

Oh God, have mercy on us, in Jesus' name, amen.

[@edmundsurrao693]

Our existence depends on Mercy of.god only praise.Thank him

[@lalyanasimkin5398]

Yes Thank you Lord for Moody and Sankey! We feel so far from God's holiness nowadays. Lord have mercy on the church of Laodicea...

[@robertpelham4458]

Lord have mercy on America this groves my spirit man glory to god

[@blastkohl]

Lord, I pray this today, that you will have mercy. 💓

[@davidblake7886]

Desperately needed in the time of covid

[@miriammarino641]

Thank you for this post. It's been the cry of my heart for decades. Thank you.

[@miguellowe2407]

When church music sounds like an epic movie soundtrack. Lord have mercy! Solemn!!

[@mgomez6480]

This song always makes me feel like something is going to happen when you sing it. Last time the choir sang it as soon as it ended someone got a call that they're father passed only a minute earlier while it was being sung...

[@bonniepanes7692]

Lord Have Mercy...………...we Repent, by Your Grace...……….we Humble ourselves before Your Majesty!

[@maavadi2009]

Heavenly Praises! Can't stop listening to it. Feels much connection with God.

[@Yolanttta]

Awe inspiring - absolutely beautiful!! Please add "You Are Not Alone" sung on a Sunday in April of 2013....the MOST beautiful song I have EVER heard!!

[@zeniltonvieira6034]

Words that touch us dephtly. Evere words in bible bring us hope and life.

[@onmydignal]

A beautiful, soul gripping piece of music, ...that will bring you to your knees.

[@dreamshaikh77]

May the almighty heal the world 🍃

[@leevee85]

Awesome rendition! They did this song again this past week (9/18/11) with a couple of male opera singers leading; being there was a pretty special experience.

[@alrianranggen7807]

Praise our Lord Jesus Christ.

[@gymsoo]

They're are so many examples of God's blessing on this group & this song. Just look at the pianist. He's incredible!! Thank you Heavenly Father.

[@jakobhancock8185]

Im a Catholic but my faith is fading, this song explains me completely.

[@big800wildcat]

Believe me Tim knows the music well, that's why at 5:08 he turns the page with his eyes closed. And if you wish he was louder, perhaps you should blame the sound man rather than the soloist. I would far rather get lost focusing on the message of the song rather than nitpick. As I grow older and my awareness of my sinfulness grows the message of this song grows more powerful. It was difficult holding back tears when we sang it and it often still brings tears to my eyes now when I listen.

[@videodistro]

The soloist is only part of the choir and should not be way out front the whole time. Notice that he is held back during particular parts of the song, when the focus is on "us" and not "me". It was mixed as meant to be and not blindly focusing only on the single person on stage.

[@thewiseone629]

this song is so powerful, i can feel the grace of jesus when i listen to this

[@aedawks9609]

This presentation of this prayer by the Moody Church has been a true blessing to me through the last two years, which has been been difficult. God bless you all!

[@maxblanton100]

the most beautiful song I've heard in a long time

[@Orthodoge]

If you oh Lord should mark iniquities who could stand

[@gymsoo]

This is so beautiful & worshipful. Thank God for Moody.

[@keda8158]

That work is grandios ! The Composer is a genius with a gift form Heaven

[@isabelquelhas1]

Our world needs to be praying this song ....Lord have mercy

[@nancysenior7667]

This is the most beautiful and powerful song that I’ve heard,,so heart felt and touching. Lord have mercy.

[@pstephens2485]

Beautiful! Praise God for His mercy!

[@charlespearson9703]

Oh my,,,hands down Fabulous. This choir is Everything _

[@ageshinalarisa]

Замечательные музыка и пение! Закройте глаза и позвольте насладиться душе этой красотой

[@SMM1765]

Definitely the greatest version of this song that exists. It sounds amazing

[@martinpanggabean1247]

This is ... remarkable!

[@jbrownphd1]

Such a great, great song; appropriate for this first day of 2015 - Lord have Mercy.

[@juelieperry-schwartz3515]

We need you now Lord more than ever ! Heal our land, our nation, our culture, our world. Lord have mercy , forgive us for our lawlessness, our faults, our sins. In Jesus name, the Healer of all things.

[@kevinf6393]

Lord God Almighty have mercy on me, l pray,l never blame you o God in you is no darkness you are the light of the world and worthy of all are praise thank you Father you are doing a work in me and will not stop lord help me without you l am weak where would l go let me witness eventually to the lost,those that grieve,the poor and broken in spirit,lord l worship you alone and lift up your name of your Son KING JESUS,Our Deliverer is Coming Glory Glory Glory Hosanna in the Highest Amen

[@lienlael3196]

❤ o Lord! This music is indeed a glimpse of heaven.

[@bobbuilder4875]

“ Oh Lord forgive us. Break us til we fall at your feet. Give us your heart for this broken world. The lost, the damaged, the broken, the invisible, the forgotten, the voiceless, the powerless… all are precious to you… forgive us Lord for the hardness of our hearts… make us fallow ground, good soil for your seed to grow. “

[@bespiritled9701]

One of my absolute favorite songs and prayers. Lord have mercy on ne

[@Blaisesongs]

Powerful, fabulous, worshipful.

[@lelibanais27]

S'il y a un cantique qui me donne autant d'émotions c'est bien celui-ci! Quel chant sublime ! Bravo et merci sincèrement pour cette interprétation absolument magnifique!

[@Jyromi]

Hi Tim Stafford! great voice and performance!

[@donmayer58]

He certainly has a great voice. The whole performance was great.

[@jonaslucien9670]

Please LORD... Have a mercy to US.....

[@bonniepanes7692]

I can see myself kneeling before the Temple in Jerusalem when I hear this song...……..to Honour Jehovah

[@dr.cajetancoelho3978]

Very soothing. Thanks.

[@BethJRuths]

I have loved this song since we sang it when I was a member of the Worship Choir at Southeast Christian in Louisville, KY. Thank you for sharing this video!

[@MrWilsonps]

In peace we come to pray and seek the Lord today For salvation from his hand for the healing our land Let us pray , let us pray Lord have mercy, Lord have mercy For we have placed all our hope in Thee for our sin we repent Oh Lord, we believe your Holy Word Have mercy Lord we pray Take all our sin away Kyrie Criste Repeat Chorus If you would mark iniquity Oh Lord who would stand But mercy like a fountain flows from Thy hand Correct Song

[@j0o235]

Walking through the local park oneday I see in the distance a small cemetery alone and forgotten a place of death. loss. and grief .but to me its a sigh of love and redemption and of life everlasting ..

[@brunomueller6793]

What an awesome song and very well presented

[@susanfarrugia5076]

So beautiful!

[@beesting8653]

So in love with this song ❤

[@jeffreypritchard6102]

If this doesn't make you tear up, you don't have a soul...lol.

[@jeffreylewis9599]

This is my heart tonight.

[@mollymuch2808]

We have placed all our hopes in thee 🙏

[@tomasmucha2133]

Deseo la misericordia del Altísimo . Señor , que viva en mi la Gracia del Cristo.

[@brianzachary9464]

The writers of the song are: Nathan DiGesare & Dan Scott. Another guy that sings this song EXTREMELY well is Brad Preddy. Just search his name and the song will come up. It's definitely worth listening to!

[@christianmusican]

I love the orchestration...

[@donmayer58]

So do I. The vocal work is also beautiful. I guess we both have good tastes in music.

[@jonahjmark4472]

Whosoever do this,, done a great job. Well put together. Great worship and praise to God. It like coming before Him

[@javier0209657]

SHALOM SHALOM PRAISE THE LORD JESUS CHRIST HALLELUIAH AMEN

[@7BB79]

Devastating lyrics and well done. Need to hear this today.