1 No list of sins I have not done,
no list of virtues I pursue,
No list of those I am not like
can earn myself a place with You.
O God! Be merciful to me;
I am a sinner through and through.
My only hope of righteousness
is not in me, but only You.
2 No humble dress, no fervent prayer,
no lifted hands, no tearful song,
No recitation of the truth,
can justify a single wrong.
My righteousness is Jesus' life;
my debt was paid by Jesus' death.
My weary load was borne by Him
and He alone can give me rest.
3 No separation from the world,
no work I do, no gift I give
Can cleanse my conscience, cleanse my hands;
I cannot cause my soul to live.
But Jesus died and rose again;
the power of death is overthrown!
My God is merciful to me
and merciful in Christ alone.
