Lord for thy tender mercies sake

"Lord For Thy Tender Mercies Sake" is a gentle, earnest prayer for forgiveness that brings a deep sense of peace to the church. The words are a humble plea to God, asking Him not to hold our past sins against us but to grant us the grace to amend our lives. It speaks of turning away from wrongdoing and choosing virtue, so that we might walk with a "perfect heart" before the Lord.

For a choir, this piece is a wonderful exercise in singing with reverence and restraint. The harmony moves together in quiet devotion, making it especially moving during the season of Lent or as a reflective anthem during Communion. It invites both the singers and the congregation into a moment of sincere repentance, resting entirely on the hope of God's tender mercy.