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Author: Wm. Baxter Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: I'm sinful and wretched; from sin and from sorrow Refrain First Line: Have mercy, my Savior, on me Lyrics: 1 I'm sinful and wretched; from sin and from sorrow, O Lord! well Thou knowest, I fain would be free; No hope can I cherish; save, Lord, or I perish, O Jesus, have mercy on me, even me. Chorus: Have mercy, my Savior on me, Have mercy, my Savior, on me; No hope can I cherish; save, Lord, or I perish, O Jesus, have mercy on me, even me. 2 Before Thee I'm lying in tears and in anguish, No Helper, unless Thou my Helper wilt be; Then bear my petition, for peace and for pardon, On me, Lord, have mercy on me, even me. [Chorus] 3 I long have neglected Thy kind invitation, But oh, I entreat, be not deaf to my plea; Show that Thy compassion can reach to the vilest, Dear Savior, have mercy on me, even me. [Chorus] 4 I hear Thy dear welcome, oh, can I believe it? Ye sinful and weary, oh, come unto me! I'm sinful, I'm weary, I come, for Thou callest, For Thou wilt have mercy on me, even me. [Chorus] 5 My glad heart rejoices, my burden has fallen; From sin's galling fetters my soul is set free; O Lord! I will praise Thee, forever I'll praise Thee, For Thou hast had mercy on me, even me. [Chorus] Scripture: Ephesians 2:4 Used With Tune: [I'm sinful and wretched; from sin and from sorrow]

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[I'm sinful and wretched; from sin and from sorrow]

Appears in 2 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Knowles Shaw Tune Key: A Major Incipit: 55322 15616 65551 Used With Text: Have mercy on me

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Have mercy on me

Author: Wm. Baxter Hymnal: The Morning Star #44 (1877) First Line: I'm sinful and wretched; from sin and from sorrow Refrain First Line: Have mercy, my Savior, on me Lyrics: 1 I'm sinful and wretched; from sin and from sorrow, O Lord! well Thou knowest, I fain would be free; No hope can I cherish; save, Lord, or I perish, O Jesus, have mercy on me, even me. Chorus: Have mercy, my Savior on me, Have mercy, my Savior, on me; No hope can I cherish; save, Lord, or I perish, O Jesus, have mercy on me, even me. 2 Before Thee I'm lying in tears and in anguish, No Helper, unless Thou my Helper wilt be; Then bear my petition, for peace and for pardon, On me, Lord, have mercy on me, even me. [Chorus] 3 I long have neglected Thy kind invitation, But oh, I entreat, be not deaf to my plea; Show that Thy compassion can reach to the vilest, Dear Savior, have mercy on me, even me. [Chorus] 4 I hear Thy dear welcome, oh, can I believe it? Ye sinful and weary, oh, come unto me! I'm sinful, I'm weary, I come, for Thou callest, For Thou wilt have mercy on me, even me. [Chorus] 5 My glad heart rejoices, my burden has fallen; From sin's galling fetters my soul is set free; O Lord! I will praise Thee, forever I'll praise Thee, For Thou hast had mercy on me, even me. [Chorus] Scripture: Ephesians 2:4 Tune Title: [I'm sinful and wretched; from sin and from sorrow]

Have Mercy On Me

Author: Wm. Baxter Hymnal: Harvest Bells Nos. 1, 2 and 3 #338 (1892) First Line: I'm sinful and wretched; from sin and from sorrow Refrain First Line: Have mercy, my Saviour, on me Languages: English Tune Title: [I'm sinful and wretched; from sin and from sorrow]

Have mercy on me

Author: William Baxter Hymnal: Harvest Bells No.3 #d43 (1887) First Line: I'm sinful and wretched Refrain First Line: Have mercy, my Savior, on me Languages: English

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Knowles Shaw

1834 - 1878 Composer of "[I'm sinful and wretched; from sin and from sorrow]" in The Morning Star Knowles Shaw (1834-1878), a name familiar in many western households--was born near New London, in Morgan Township, Ohio, on the 13th of October, 1834. His mother's maiden name was Huldah Griffin, and by both of his parents he was of Scottish extraction. His early life was spent in Rush County, Indiana, where he first began to play the violin, furnishing the music for many a dance. While the ball was going on he was converted, ceasing to play in the middle of the piece he was performing. Very soon thereafter he entered the ministry of the Christian Church. On the 11th of January, 1855, he married Miss Martha Finley. Most of his time after entering the ministry was spent in the West and South, and on account of his wonderful vocal powers he was called the "singing evangelist." As a singer he was considered, in some respects, equal to Sankey and Bliss. reporters of the press al spoke of his singing as something wonderful. Soon after beginning to preach, he began to compose and to write music. His first song was "The Shining Ones," still popular. He published at different times five singing-books: "Shining Pearls," "Golden Gate," "Sparkling Jewels," "The Gospel Trumpet," and the "Morning Star." "Bringing in the Sheaves" was one of the last songs from his hand. His last meeting was held in Dallas, Texas, in May 1878. He was killed by a railroad accident, going from Dallas to McKinney, on the 7th of June, 1878. During his ministry he baptized over eleven thousand persons. --A History and Biographical Cyclopedia of Butler County, Ohio. Cincinnati, 1882. DNAH Archives

William Baxter

1820 - 1880 Person Name: Wm. Baxter Author of "Have mercy on me" in The Morning Star Baxter, William (Leeds, Yorkshire, July 6, 1820--February 11, 1880, New Castle, Pennsylvania). Came to U.S. in 1829; was a Methodist until he joined the Disciples of Christ ca. 1838. Graduated from Bethany College, 1845. President of Arkansas College (Fayetteville), 1860-1863. His Pea Ridge and Prairie Grove (1864) tells of his experience as an anti-slavery advocate in a seceding state. Co-worker with evangelist Wlater Scott (1796-1861), whose biography he published in 1874. He contributed hymns to such books as Christian Psalmist, Revised (1854), Christian Hymn Book (1865), and Christian Hymnal, Revised (1882). His "Whene'er I think of thee" appeared in both the 1865 and 1882 books listed above. Preface to the 1865 book speaks of the editors' indebtedness to Baxter for his having placed at their disposal his "collected materials and original contributions." --George Brandon, DNAH Archives