Holden Evening Prayer - Psalm 51 - O Faithful God ================================================= w: Based on Psalm 51 m: Marty Haugen, 1990, 2016 (Martin's Ridge) [Verse 1] O faithful God, have mercy on your servant here; in your love, remember not my sins. In the waters of your grace, wash me clean of all disgrace, raise me up to life from death and fear. [Verse 2] I know my deeds, I know my faults and failings well; I have sinned and broken faith with you. For the wrong that I have done, my transgressions, ev'ry one, God, your judgment would be just and true. [Verse 3] You long for truth, for wisdom dwelling deep within; teach my heart to long for wisdom, too: Wash me clean and give me voice, so these bones you crushed rejoice; turn my heart from sin to life in you. [Verse 4] Create in me a clean and righteous heart, O God, put a willing spirit in my soul. Let me sing with joy anew the salvation found in you, singing praise to you who made me whole.