Verse 1No 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
Chorus 1O God! Be merciful to me
I am a sinner through and through
My only hope of righteousness
Is not in me, but only You
Verse 2No humble dress, no fervent prayer
No lifted hands, no tearful song
No recitation of the truth
Can justify a single wrong
Chorus 2My 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
Verse 3No 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
Chorus 3But Jesus died and rose again
The pow’r of death is overthrown
My God is merciful to me
And merciful in Christ alone
Chorus 2My 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