Create in Me

(Sing to any long meter hymn tune)

Create in me a pure, clean heart.
Renew my spirit, make it right.
Return me to your presence, God.
Restore to me salvation’s joy.

Console my grief, God heal my pain.
Fulfill my need, Lord hear my plea.
Renew my faith and comfort me.
Create in me abundant life.

Create in me a loving heart.
Restore my soul to wholesome life.
Awake my mind to saving grace.
Renew concern for neighbor’s need.

Transform me through your Holy Word.
Instill in me a love for truth.
Create in me desire to grow.
Inspire in me the will to serve.

Restore to me a vision clear.
Instill in me a fresh, new way.
Remind me of your wondrous love.
Increase my sense of gratitude.

Instill in me a life with hope.
Inspire my soul to live in peace.
Increase in me the will to love.
Create in me a heart with joy.

Instill in me your Spirit’s breath.
Create in me a glad new song.
Inspire my voice to sing your praise.
Surround me with your sounding joy.

Uphold my spirit in your love.
Enfold me in your gentle arms.
Redeem me with your tender grace.
Encircle me with awesome peace.

Create in me a morning bright.
Enliven me throughout the day.
Protect me through the long, cold night.
Refresh my soul with hope at dawn.


This hymn was inspired by Psalm 51: 10-12. It is written in iambic tetrameter, a form commonly used by St. Ambrose. He was Bishop of Milan from 374 to 397. He used a standard structure of eight four line stanzas in iambic tetrameter rather than the nine found here.

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