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Be Gracious (Psalm 51)
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Jul 21, 2026 updated
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Aaron Shust's 'Be Gracious (Psalm 51)' is a musical setting of the biblical psalm of repentance. The song pleads for God's mercy and compassion, asking Him to blot out transgressions and create a clean heart. It acknowledges sin committed against God alone and seeks restoration of the joy of salvation. The lyrics express a deep desire for cleansing, renewal, and a steadfast spirit, reflecting the psalmist's contrition and hope for forgiveness.
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Be gracious unto me O God
According to Your mercy
According to Your great compassion
Gracious unto me O God
According to Your mercy
According to Your great compassion
Blot out my transgressions
Be gracious unto me O God
According to Your mercy
According to Your great compassion
Gracious unto me O God
According to Your mercy
According to Your great compassion
Blot out my transgressions
Against You and You alone I've sinned
And committed what was evil in Your eyes
Create in me a clean heart
Create in me a clean heart my God
Create in me a clean heart
And renew a steadfast spirit within me
Hide Your face from all my sins
Create in me a clean heart
Create in me a clean heart my God
Create in me a clean heart
And renew a steadfast spirit within me
Restore to me the joy of Your salvation
Sustain me with a spirit that is willing
Restore to me the joy of Your salvation
Sustain me with a spirit that is willing
Cleanse me and I will be clean
Wash me and I will be whiter than snow
Let me hear joy and gladness
Let these bones You have broken rejoice
Hide Your face from all my sins
Create in me a clean heart
Create in me a clean heart my God
Create in me a clean heart
And renew a steadfast spirit within me
Create in me a clean heart
Create in me a clean heart my God
Create in me a clean heart
And renew a steadfast spirit within me