Epistle of Ignatius to the Magnesians For says [the Scripture], "God be merciful to me a sinner."[87] Origen Against Celsus Book III And this is manifest to those who are willing to peruse the Gospels in a spirit of fairness, by the parable of the publican, who said, "Be merciful to me a sinner,"[199] The Divine Liturgy of James The People (twelve times): Lord, have mercy.[47]