Show me mercy through your kindness
wipe out all of my transgressions too
wash me from error cleanse me from sin
I see my sin constantly in all that I do
I sinned against you, did bad in your eyes
may prove to be righteous as you speak
with error brought forth with birth pains
conceived in sin my mother did seek
Desire truth all in the hidden inner parts
the wisdom I never knew let me know
purify and cleanse me from sin with hyssop
wash me so I may become whiter then snow
Let me rejoice and hear exaltation
full of joy are all the bones you break
conceal your face from sin, wipe out errors
give me a firm spirit in which to partake
Do not cast me away or take the holy spirit
restore me with the joy of Salvation
I will teach transgressors all your ways
sinners will turn away from temptation
Deliver me from bloodguiltiness Oh God
My tongue sings of joy with praise too
for you do not take delight in sacrifice
burnt offerings is no pleasure for you
Sacrifices to God are broken spirits
a heart crushed ,God will not despise
Do good in thy good pleasure unto Zion
build the walls of Jerusalem up high
Then you'll be delighted with the sacrifices
of all the righteousness to be found there
with burnt sacrifice and whole offerings
bulls offered up on your altar with care
Author notes
Psalm 51 Verses 1 - 19
Written November 16th, 2005
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This is a wonderful piece, Sandy. The beauty and the Psalms are one of my favorite parts of the Bible. A marvelous pice. Good luck in the contest, and thank you for sharing this with all of us. hugs, Patricia
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wow, this was beyond impresive. You did an awesome job on this. The form, and the flow was awesome. This is an awesome poem, you did such a rad job on writing this. Awesome awesome.
I am deeply impressed. WOW, this was awesome mom.
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Such a good choice....
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Oh my, Brilliant write. I love it, very moving and beautifully done.
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Most beautifully beautifully done! I so loved this! Thank you very much for sharing
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I can easily recall that the Psalm alluded to here says. There is a neat melodic rhythm to this; very gentle and quiet. It would be like David with the contrite spirit he exhibited in his write.
Well done, sis...
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