It seems that much of what I have been reading lately has involved the theme of repentance, so I have been doing a lot of pondering and reflecting on that subject. Like many of my reflections, this one has turned into a hymn.
True Repentance and Contrition
M. Justin Wainscott © 2009
True repentance and contrition,
These our desp'rate need;
Help us see our ill condition
In ev'ry sinful deed.
Reveal to us our heinous crimes,
Our vile and wretched hearts;
And how we've spurned a thousand times
The good Your Law imparts.
Let us fear Your righteous anger,
That awful, holy wrath;
Cause our hearts to feel the danger,
Which haunts the crooked path.
But please remind us, and with haste,
Of Christ, the sinner's friend;
And preach to us of gospel grace,
Of pardon from our sin.
Assure us, Lord, that You are good;
Remind us of Your love,
That Christ redeemed us by His blood,
And pleads for us above.
Now help us daily die to sin,
The Spirit as our aide;
And rid us of what dwells within,
Until like Christ we're made.
