Saturday, August 28, 2010

The Heart of the Psalmist

Whom have I in heaven but You?
There is none I desire besides You.
Show me your ways and teach me your paths
guide me into your truths and teach me.
Let my heart not be drawn to evil
and keep me from willful sin
O Sovereign Lord I am greatly afflicted and so to you I cry
Save me or Lord for the sake of Your name
Cleanse me and wash away my sins
Remove my transgression far from me so that I may be free
and songs of praise and joy to the Lord my God.
May the peoples praise You
May the peoples praise O God.
and Your salvation be made known to all nations
teach me to number my days that I may gain a heart of wisdom.
Grant your servant strength to do your work for his spirit is weak