God, be merciful to me, the sinner!

God, be merciful to me, the sinner!
Though I was shrouded in darkness,
Your everlasting light shone through.
Though the eyes of my heart were blind,
You have granted me sight.

God, be merciful to me, the sinner!
There is no greater sinner than I.
Is there anyone who has offended You?
Then I have done it just as much!
Praise be to God that You take me just as I am.

God, be merciful to me, the sinner!
When all seems lost
And I feel the enemy crouching in around me,
Swoop in and bear me up on Your wings.
God, be merciful to me, the sinner!