Psalms 6, 32, 38, 51, 102, 130, 143

Psalm 6: 1-6 & 9-10 (Sing Psalms)

to the tune of: When I Survey the Wondrous Cross (Rockingham)

Lord, in your wrath rebuke me not
in anger do not chasten me.
Have mercy Lord, for I am faint
Lord, heal me in my agony.

My soul in anguish is distressed
O Lord, how long will you delay?
Turn to me Lord and free my soul
In steadfast love, save me, I pray.

No-one in death remembers you
who from the grave can give you praise?
My groaning weakens me, at night
my bed is drenched with tears always.

The Lord has heard my prayer for help
the Lord has listened to my plea
My enemies, disgraced and shamed
will turn back from me suddenly.

Psalm 51 (Trinity Psalter)

to the tune of: Rock of Ages (Toplady)

God be merciful to me

On your grace I rest my plea

Your compassions overflow

Blot out my transgressions now

Wash me, make me pure within

Cleanse O cleanse me from my sin

 

My transgressions I confess

Grief and guilt my soul oppress

I have sinned against your grace

And provoked you to your face

I confess your judgement just

Speechless, in your mercy trust

 

I am evil, born in sin

You desire truth within

You alone my Saviour art

Teach your wisdom to my heart

Make me pure, your grace bestow

Wash me whiter than the snow

 

Gracious God my heart renew

Make my spirit right and true

Let me not abandoned be

Let your Spirit dwell in me

Your salvation’s joy impart

Steadfast make my willing heart

 

Sinners then shall learn from me

and to God restored shall be;

Saviour, all my guilt remove,

and my tongue shall sing your love;

touch my silent lips, O Lord,

and my mouth shall praise accord.