Carry me across the tide
Mercy O, my Lord
To meet my mother on the other side
Mercy, O Lord

I don’t know, but I’ve read the signs
That fate is drawn in crooked lines
Mercy O, my Lord

Carry me across the tide
Mercy O, my Lord
To meet my father on the other side
Mercy, O Lord

I don’t know, but I’ve heard the bell
That tolls for those who reached and fell
Mercy O, my Lord

Carry me across the tide
Mercy O, my Lord
To meet my sister on the other side
Mercy, O Lord

I don’t know, but I’ve been told
The rich die warm and the poor die cold
Mercy O, my Lord

Carry me across the tide
Mercy O, my Lord
To meet my brother on the other side
Mercy, O Lord

I don’t know, but I’ve seen the light
That bends around the edge of night
Mercy O, my Lord

Carry me across the tide
Mercy O, my Lord
To meet my savior on the other side
Mercy, O Lord

I don’t know, but I’ve heard the call
That angels stumble when they fall
Mercy O, my Lord

Carry me across the tide
Mercy O, my Lord
To meet them all on the other side
Mercy, O Lord