Morning Mercy at the Gate

[Intro - Muted electric guitar; low blues harmonica] [Verse 1 - Bubba, male] They return around the evening, Prowling through the city lanes; Like the dogs that hunt for supper, They surround me once again. Not for wrong that I have done them, Not for blood upon my hand; They lie waiting, mouths like weapons: God, rise up and help me stand. [Chorus - Darlene leads; Bubba answers] Morning mercy at the gate, You, my strength, for You I wait. Through the long and hungry darkness, You have been my shelter safe. Let the night hear all its boasting; I will sing another sound: Morning mercy at the gate, God, my fortress, holds His ground. [Verse 2 - Bubba, male] They say no one hears their curses, But their pride is known to You. Scatter them, that we remember; Bring their lying mouths to ruin. Let the ends of earth acknowledge God in Jacob still has sway; Let the violence lose its kingdom, Let Your justice have its day. [Instrumental Break - Gospel piano and tenor sax trade] [Bridge - Darlene, female] They may wander through the evening, Still unsatisfied and loud; I will sing Your strength at sunrise, Sing Your faithful mercy out. [Final Chorus - Duet and choir] Morning mercy at the gate, You, my strength, for You I wait. Through the long and hungry darkness, You have been my shelter safe. Let the night hear all its boasting; I will sing another sound: Morning mercy at the gate, God, my fortress, holds His ground. [Outro - All] You have sheltered me in trouble; Now Your mercy is my song.