When Mercy and Truth Collide | A Psalm 85 Blues Revival Song

** Psalm 85 is a prayer for restoration, attributed to the sons of Korah, a group of temple musicians and poets. This psalm was likely written after Israel's return from exile, possibly during the time of Ezra and Nehemiah. It reflects a longing for God's mercy and revival, recognizing His past faithfulness while pleading for renewal. The psalmist acknowledges God's forgiveness but also asks for His continued presence and righteousness to fill the land. It is a prophetic cry for revival, a call for God's peace to reign, and a vision of a time when mercy and truth meet, righteousness and peace embrace-a theme that resonates deeply in our world today.

** Psalm 85 (World English Bible - WEB)

For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by the sons of Korah.

1 Yahweh, you have been favorable to your land.
You have restored the fortunes of Jacob.
2 You have forgiven the iniquity of your people.
You have covered all their sin. Selah.
3 You have taken away all your wrath.
You have turned from the fierceness of your anger.

4 Turn us, God of our salvation,
and cause your indignation toward us to cease.
5 Will you be angry with us forever?
Will you draw out your anger to all generations?
6 Won't you revive us again,
that your people may rejoice in you?
7 Show us your loving kindness, Yahweh.
Grant us your salvation.

8 I will hear what God, Yahweh, will speak,
for he will speak peace to his people, his saints;
but let them not turn again to folly.
9 Surely his salvation is near those who fear him,
that glory may dwell in our land.

10 Mercy and truth meet together.
Righteousness and peace have kissed each other.
11 Truth springs out of the earth.
Righteousness has looked down from heaven.
12 Yes, Yahweh will give that which is good.
Our land will yield its increase.
13 Righteousness goes before him,
And prepares the way for his steps.

** Lyrics: "When Mercy and Truth Collide"

[Deep Delta blues in D minor, slow and heavy with a raw, soulful feel. Let the guitar cry, let the organ hum, and let the truth settle deep.]
Verse 1

Yahweh, You walked through this land before,
Left footprints of mercy, left an open door.
You turned Your wrath, held back the tide,
Called out to Jacob, said, "Come back inside."
Verse 2

You forgave the sin, covered the stain,
But Lord, we keep walkin' that road again.
Turn us back, don't let us stray,
We need Your light to find our way.
Chorus [slow and heavy, let it breathe]

Mercy and truth collide tonight,
Righteousness and peace hold on tight.
Earth cries out, heaven bends low,
Yahweh's love still overflows.
Verse 3

Won't You revive these weary bones?
Let dry hearts sing with a holy tone.
Show us kindness, show us grace,
Don't hide from us, let us see Your face.
Verse 4

I hear You speak, a whisper so low,
"Peace to My people, but don't turn no more."
Salvation's near, I feel it rise,
Like fire burnin' through the skies.
Bridge [spoken over deep bluesy guitar bends]

"Surely His salvation is near to those who fear Him…"
"That glory may dwell in this land again…"

[Soft, slow guitar solo, like a cry from the wilderness.]
Verse 5

Truth springs up from dust and stone,
Righteousness looks down from the throne.
The land will yield, the harvest come,
When Yahweh speaks, the work is done.
Final Chorus [more powerful, with layered harmonies]

Mercy and truth collide tonight,
Righteousness and peace hold on tight.
The land will rise, the heavens proclaim,
Yahweh's love still calls our name.

[Outro fades, guitar weeps, soft humming, the Spirit lingers…]

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