The Sacrifice of God a Broken Spirit.

HAVE mercy on me, O my God; In loving kindness hear my prayer. Withdraw the terror of thy rod; Lord, in thy tender mercy, spare.

Offences rise where'er I look, But I confess their guilt to thee; Blot my transgressions from thy book; Wash me from all iniquity.

Not streaming blood nor cleansing fire Thy seeming anger can appease; Burnt-offerings thou dost not require, Or gladly I would render these.

The broken heart in sacrifice, Alone will thine acceptance meet; My heart O God, do not despise, Abased and contrite at thy feet.