God Be Merciful To Us

Lyrics Below… “God Be Merciful to Us and Bless Us (Adonai)” is a song of praise, prayer, and rejoicing in the Lord, drawn extensively from the Holy Scriptures. Written in 2006, it brings together passages from Psalm 67, Zechariah 9, and Psalm 149, celebrating God's mercy, His blessing upon His people, and the coming of Jesus Christ, the humble King and Lamb of God. The chorus is taken directly from Psalm 67:1: “God be merciful to us and bless us, and cause His face to shine upon us.” It is a prayer for God's favor, His presence, and the light of His countenance upon His people. The Hebrew name Adonai, meaning “Lord,” becomes a recurring declaration of reverence and praise. The first verse draws from Zechariah 9:9, calling upon the daughter of Zion to rejoice because her King is coming. Jesus is the promised Messiah, the humble and lowly King who came not in earthly splendor but in humility, ultimately offering Himself as the Lamb of God. The second verse comes almost directly from Psalm 149:5–6, calling the saints to rejoice in glory, sing upon their beds, and lift the high praises of God with a two-edged sword in their hands. These words express the joy, spiritual strength, and victory of God's people as they exalt Him. Musically, the song carries a warm 1970s West Coast folk-rock character, with rhythmic acoustic guitars, melodic electric guitar, rich piano and Hammond organ, flowing bass, steady drums, and hand percussion. Layered three-part vocal harmonies give the repeated choruses a joyful, expansive sound, while the recurring Hebrew name Adonai connects the music to its biblical roots. The song is presented here in Hebrew (Ivrit), drawing upon the original language of the Old Testament passages that inspired it. The Hebrew lyrics preserve the biblical expressions wherever possible while retaining the meaning and devotional character of the original composition. **GOD BE MERCIFUL TO US AND BLESS US (ADONAI)** © 2006 Shiloh Worship Music All Rights Reserved. [Chorus] God Be Merciful To Us And Bless Us And Cause Your Face To Shine Upon Us Adonai God Be Merciful To Us And Bless Us And Cause Your Face To Shine Upon Us Adonai [Verse 1] Rejoice O Daughter Of Zion Your King Is Coming To You He Is The Lowly Lamb Of God His Praises Rise From You [Chorus] God Be Merciful To Us And Bless Us And Cause Your Face To Shine Upon Us Adonai God Be Merciful To Us And Bless Us And Cause Your Face To Shine Upon Us Adonai [Verse 2] Let The Saints Be Joyful In Glory Let Them Sing Aloud Upon Their Beds Let The High Praise Of God Be In Their Mouth And A Two-Edged Sword In Their Hand [Chorus] God Be Merciful To Us And Bless Us And Cause Your Face To Shine Upon Us Adonai God Be Merciful To Us And Bless Us And Cause Your Face To Shine Upon Us Adonai [Chorus] God Be Merciful To Us And Bless Us And Cause Your Face To Shine Upon Us Adonai God Be Merciful To Us And Bless Us And Cause Your Face To Shine Upon Us Adonai **Scripture References:** Psalm 67:1–2; Zechariah 9:9; Psalm 149:5–6; John 1:29. #ShilohWorshipMusic #Adonai #HebrewMusic #HebrewScripture #MessianicMusic #ChristianFolkRock #BiblicalSongs #Psalm67 #Psalm149 #Zechariah9 #OriginalChristianMusic