Psalm 51 (Version 5, Part 2)

O God of mercy! hear my call,

My loads of guilt remove;

Break down this separating wall

That bars me from thy love.

Give me the presence of thy grace,

Then my rejoicing tongue

Shall speak aloud thy righteousness,

And make thy praise my song.

No blood of goats, nor heifers slain,

For sin could e'er atone;

The death of Christ shall still remain

Sufficient and alone.

A soul opprest with sin's desert,

My God will ne'er despise;

A humble groan, a broken heart

Is our best sacrifice.