Psalm 50 | Pray For Repentance | A Psalm of David Chanted by Joshua Williams | CWP073

What does it mean to seek true forgiveness and inner renewal? Join us as we unpack the timeless wisdom of Psalm 50 in true Orthodox fashion, speaking to the depths of human sin and the yearning for God's mercy. This special interlude takes you on a spiritual journey through verses that earnestly plead for God's compassion and cleansing. We reflect on themes of humility, repentance, and righteousness, revealing how these ancient words resonate with our modern pursuit of spiritual growth and transformation.

Through a heartfelt song, explore the profound significance of a contrite heart and the quest for redemption. The text's plea for a clean heart and renewed spirit serves as a powerful reminder of the joy found in salvation and the importance of a humble spirit. We'll discuss symbolic rituals of purification, the longing for divine guidance, and the transformative power of forgiveness. This inspiring prayerful chant encourages listeners (and participants) to embrace inner renewal and follow the path of righteousness, making it a must-listen for anyone on their spiritual journey.

Thank you Joshua Williams for donating your time and devotion.  May God grant you many years.

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Transcript

Speaker 0: 0:01

Have mercy on me, o God. According to Thy great mercy, according to the multitude of Thy compassions, blot out my transgressions. Wash me thoroughly from mine iniquities and cleanse me from my sins, for I know mine iniquity and my sin is ever before me. Against Thee only have I sinned and done this evil. Before thee that thou mightest be justified in thy words and prevail when thou art judged. For behold, I was conceived in iniquities and in sins did my mother bear me? For behold, thou hast loved truth. The hidden and secret things of thy wisdom Thou hast made manifest unto me. Thou shalt sprinkle me with hyssop, and I shall be made clean. Thou shalt wash me, and I shall be made whiter than snow. Thou shalt make me to hear, in joy and gladness, the bones that be humbled. They shall rejoice.

Speaker 0: 1:05

Turn thy face away from my sins and blot out all mine iniquities. Create in me a clean heart, o God, and renew a right spirit within me. Cast me not away from thy presence and take not thy Holy Spirit from me. Restore unto me, o Lord, the joy of thy salvation and with thy governing spirit, establish me. I shall teach transgressors thy ways and the ungodly shall turn back unto thee. Deliver me from blood guiltiness. O God, thou God of my salvation, my tongue shall rejoice in thy righteousness. Thou shalt open my lips and my mouth shall declare thy praise. If thou hast desired sacrifice, I had given it With whole burnt offerings. Thou shalt not be pleased. A sacrifice unto God is a broken spirit, a heart that is broken and humbled. God will not despise. Do good, o Lord, in thy good pleasure unto Sion, and let the walls of Jerusalem be builded. Then shalt thou be pleased with the sacrifice of righteousness, with oblation and whole burnt offerings. Then shall they offer bullocks upon thine altar.