Uploaded October 2024 | Updated September 2026, 21 hours ago

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Performed by: Nathan Jess

Lyrics:
For the times when we’ve neglected our society
Lord have mercy
And the places we’ve forgotten your authority
Lord have mercy

For the times when as a nation we have chosen sin
Lord have mercy
When the homeless and the helpless are not welcomed in
Lord have mercy

Restore our land, forgive our sin
As we bow down
Please don’t remove your hand

When we post and share our comments without empathy
Lord have mercy
Or our silence at injustice speaks passivity
Lord have mercy

When we take out all our pain on those we love the most
Lord have mercy
When we’re restless and we hurry through the meals we host
Lord have mercy

Restore our homes,
forgive our sin
As we bow down
Please don’t remove your hand
Lord start with me

So come and build your Kingdom in our hearts and streets
Show your glory
In our palaces and playgrounds let your light be seen
Show your glory
Lord, Show your glory

Restore our land,
forgive our sin
As we bow down
Please don’t remove your hand

Restore our land,
forgive our sin
As we bow down
You won’t remove your hand
Please start with me
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Palaces and Playgrounds
Nathan Jess/Donna Akodu/Jemimah Paine/Tim Yearsley
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