One of the lovely things about getting my copy of Hymns & Spiritual Songs Vol 1, is that it appears to be only way to get to know some Australian songs that should be more widely known.
The Liturgical Song site tells me there are still 59 copies available if you want to buy one there.
I can find no other trace of this delightful song by Marie-Louise Nankivell and Mana Nankivell and I know nothing about them apart from that they are from Adelaide.
This song would work at Anointing, Reconcialiation, during Lent and obviously any liturgy focussed on mercy. It would be suitable for young people who will learn what a “balm” is. I appreciate the emphasis on our need for mercy from God and then that impelling our mercy to others.
I can’t find Youtube clips or audio on the internet so my backing may be off style wise.
Refrain
We are called to be merciful to all:
To offer kindness to everyone we meet,
To be the face of Jesus in everything we do.
Be merciful, as God is merciful to you.
1 Pour out the balm of God’s mercy on all who ask from the heart,
Search for society’s outcasts, help the wayward to make a new start.
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2 No-one can plce any limits on the love of our merciful God.
The justice of God exceeds justice with mercy, forgiveness and love.
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3 Throw open the doors of mercy and let forgiveness blow through;
The change in our lives to change others, rebirthing the church anew.
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© 2016 Marie- Louise Nankivell and Mana Nankivell
published by Liturgical Song www.liturgicalsong.com