Sacrifice. But wouldst thou have it
From a heart as vile as mine?
O my God, in lovingkindness
Take this heart and make it thine.
I acknowledge my transgressions
Done, O God, within thy sight.
Lord, I need thee, don't forsake me.
Love me, Father, make things right.
Spirit free and everlasting,
With thy joy my being flood;
Ravish thou my soul's desire,
Drown me in thy saving blood.
Open, Lord, my lips in singing;
Let my mouth show forth thy praise.
Then shall sinners be converted
And transgressors learn thy ways.
Cleanse thou me with hyssop's purgings;
Wash me whiter than the snow.
Grant me this, my deepest passion:
Known of God, my God to know.
(Between 1/1/87 and 6/11/89)