Seven Acts of Mercy (with Louise Marshall) - Jools Holland, Louise Marshall

Water for the thirsty

The hungry are fed

Clothe the naked

Bury the dead

Harbour the stranger

Visit those in need

Minister to the prisoner

There is no greater deed

Seven acts of mercy

Six are not enough

Seven ways to show you care for everyone you love

Seven times as stronger

Every second of the day

But if there’s one thing to remember

Show some mercy everyday

Can you give to a taker?

Can you take what you give?

Can you love someone who hates you?

And forget and forgive?

Charity’s outdated

Replaced by lust and greed

Break out the tides are sailing

We always take more than we need

(Repeat chorus)

If there’s one thing to remember

Show me some mercy everyday!