Laudes Domini ‎#622

622. The Contrite heart

1 There is a holy sacrifice,
Which God in heaven will not despise,
Yea, which is precious in his eyes,--
The contrite heart.

2 That lofty One, before whose throne
The countless hosts of heaven bow down,
Another dwelling-place will own,--
The contrite heart.

3 The holy One, the Son of God,
His pardoning love will shed abroad,
And consecrate as his abode
The contrite heart.

4 The Holy Spirit from on high
Will listen to its faintest sigh,
And cheer, and bless, and purify
The contrite heart.

5 Saviour, I cast my hopes on thee;
Such as thou art I fain would be;
In mercy, Lord, bestow on me
The contrite heart.

Text Information

• First Line: There is a holy sacrifice
• Title: The Contrite heart
• Refrain First Line: The contrite heart
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1884
• Topic: Atonement: Accepted; Contrition; Holy Spirit: Love of; Hope: Under Conviction; Repentance
• Notes: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: CONTRITION
• Meter: 8s, 4s
• Key: G Major or modal