Sunday 9th confession

Ps. 51. Mark 8:34-38

Have mercy O God above

In your infinite love.

You know all l have done

ashamed before everyone.

Since the very beginning

You have seen me sinning.

Done evil in your sight

You have been proved right.

You desire honesty now

That l could come and bow.

Please purify my heart

So l could be a part.

Though you should destroy

Restore me to my joy.

Any sacrifice l could make

Would only seem a fake.

Whatever l could do

Is nothing compared to you.

Brokenhearted I am

A desperate foolish man.

Though l expect

You never could respect.

Give me victory

To a sinful man like me.

Lord says take up your cross

Be prepared to take a loss.

That you have nothing to do

Your worthiness so few

Yet being recognised

And in heaven surprised.

First you must hear the call

follow me and give up all.