Author: Heinrich Georg Neuss, 1654-1716; Frances Elizabeth Cox, 1812-97 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 1 hymnal Scripture: Psalm 51 Lyrics: 1 A new heart, Lord, create in me,
a heart from sin and guilt set free;
O close the gate and guard the door,
that sin may enter in no more.
2 To you my soul I open wide;
come, Jesus, and in me abide,
and from the temple of my heart
make all unrighteousness depart.
3 O let your Holy Spirit's light,
with all your heavenly radiance bright,
flow through my spirit like a flood,
eternal source of every good.
4 Thus to my cleansed and contrite heart
your heavenly riches, Lord, impart,
so that your wisdom, truth, and grace
may make my heart a fruitful place.
5 Then I will tell in grateful song
the praises that to you belong;
my joy will be, my whole life through,
to consecrate myself to you. Topics: Adoration and Praise; Baptism; Confirmation Service; Consecration; Gratitude; Holy Spirit; Invocation; Joy; Protection; Purity; Renewal of Baptismal Vows; Repentance; Saints Days and Holy Days St Peter; Sanctification Used With Tune: O JESU CHRISTE, WAHRES LICHT
A new heart, Lord, create in me