Metrical Psalms 1650

Psalms 51:16-19 Metrical Psalms 1650 (MP1650)

16. For thou desir'st not sacrifice,else would I give it thee;Nor wilt thou with burnt-offeringat all delighted be.

17. A broken spirit is to Goda pleasing sacrifice:A broken and a contrite heart,Lord, thou wilt not despise.

18. Shew kindness, and do good, O Lord,to Sion, thine own hill:The walls of thy Jerusalembuild up of thy good will.

19. Then righteous off 'rings shall thee please,and off 'rings burnt, which theyWith whole burnt-off 'rings,and with calves, shall on thine altar lay.