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Text:Create in Me a Clean Heart
Tune:FRANCKE
Arranger:Harold W. Gilbert
Composer:J. A. Freylinghausen, 1670-1739

732. Create in Me a Clean Heart

Create in me a clean heart, O God,
and renew a right spirit within me.
Cast me not away from your presence,
and take not your Holy Spirit from me.
Restore to me the joy of your salvation,
and uphold me with your free Spirit.

Text Information
First Line: Create in me a clean heart, O God
Title: Create in Me a Clean Heart
Meter: irregular
Language: English
Publication Date: 1995
Scripture:
Topic: Ash Wednesday; Forgiveness, Healing
Tune Information
Name: FRANCKE
Composer: J. A. Freylinghausen, 1670-1739
Arranger: Harold W. Gilbert
Meter: irregular
Key: E♭ Major
Copyright: Arr © 1958 Service Book and Hymnal



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