cross where Jesus suffered
I lay down my bitter pain
Where He prayed, Father, forgive them
Lord, I know that I must do the same
Laying down my pain, my anger
Vengeful thoughts nailed to the cross
Take the sting of wrongs remembered
No more measuring my loss
How could I not be merciful
God's been mer ciful to me
I'll not use my words as weapons
for the past to gain control
On my tongue, though, chase of venom
only grace to comfort and make whole
I am weak, but God is with me
past and future in His hand
Turns to good the ill we suffer
Works all things into God's plan
How can I not be merciful
When God's been mer ciful to me
God's been mer ciful to me
Holy dove, return and rest here
As I think and speak the best
Though it takes ten thousand choices
I'll press on to honour and to bless
For the love of Christ my Saviour
By the strength He daily gives
This will be the thanks I offer
How can I not be merciful
When God's been mer ciful to me
God's been merciful to me
How could I not be merciful
When God's been mer ciful to me
God's been merciful to me
God's been merciful to me you