Psalm 51
Words: The Psalter, 1912
1 God, be merciful to me,
on Thy grace I rest my plea.
Plenteous in compassion Thou,
blot out my transgressions now.
Wash me, make me pure within,
cleanse, O cleanse me from my sin.
2 My transgressions I confess,
grief and guilt my soul oppress;
I have sinned against Thy grace
and provoked Thee to Thy face;
I confess Thy judgment just,
speechless, I thy mercy trust.
3 I am evil, born in sin;
Thou desirest truth within.
Thou alone my Savior art,
teach Thy wisdom to my heart;
Make me pure, Thy grace bestow,
wash me whiter than the snow.
4 Broken, humbled to the dust
by Thy wrath and judgment just.
Let my contrite heart rejoice
and in gladness hear Thy voice;
From my sins O hide Thy face,
blot them out in boundless grace.
5 Gracious God, my heart renew,
make my spirit right and true;
Cast me not away from Thee,
let Thy spirit dwell with me;
Thy salvation's joy impart,
steadfast make my willing heart.
