| The spirit of man is the candle of the Lord, searching all the inward parts of the belly. (Prov. 20:27) |
| Thou desirest not sacrifice; else would I give it: Thou delightest not in burnt offering. The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, Thou wilt not despise. (Psa. 51:16‑17) |
I bless Thee, Lord, for sorrows sent
To break my dream of human power;
For now, my shallow cistern spent,
I find Thy founts, and thirst no more. |
I take Thy hand, and fears grow still;
Behold Thy face, and doubts remove;
Who would not yield his wavering will
To perfect truth and boundless love? |
