Just felt like sharing this song because it’s actually taken from a Psalter, and like songs of that era it’s got a lot of meaning in the words. I think it’s worth sharing because I’ve never seen a Psalter before (I’ve seen a hymnal, does that count?), but there’s a wealth of godly knowledge and emotion in songs like these.
In fact, if you turn to Psa 51: 1-11, you’ll find that it’s a very faithful rewriting of the text there. It also serves as a reminder that these were the worship songs of David; they were his devotions, so meaningful that they became part of the Word. It’s really making me check the authenticity of my quiet time. I hope it does something for you too.
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, oh, cleanse me from my sin
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
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
Gracious God, my heart renew
Make my spirit right and true
Thy salvation's joy impart
Steadfast make my willing heart
Steadfast make my willing heart
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, oh, hide Thy face
Blot them out in boundless grace.
Joel Han
Kenneth's Subtribe
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