on Psalm 32

[Continuing the hymn-for-Sundays series]

Have you a secret? Are you perturbed?
Memories haunt, your spirit disturbed;
stifling conscience, sin unconfessed,
groaning, concealing, restless and stressed.
    Blessèd and happy, glorious relief,
    wonderful grace replacing the grief,
    came to the Lord, confessing at last,
    pardoned, rejoicing – misery past.

Never o’erwhelmed, surrounded with song,
unfailing love, deliverance strong.
Shielded from trouble, in you I hide,
heeding instruction, Word of my Guide.
    Pray to the Lord, while mercy is found,
    wonderful love and grace will surround,
    hearing his guidance, walking his way,
    woes for the wicked – turn to him, pray.  

Tune: 99 99 99 eg Blessed Assurance by J F Knapp

“When I kept silent … my groaning … I will acknowledge … I will confess … you forgave … be glad … sing … !” Psalm 32: 3,5,11

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