Verse 1

Behold I was brought forth in iniquity
And in sin and my mother conceived me
Behold You delight
In the truth and the inward me
And You teach me
Wisdom in the secret heart

Verse 2

Our sins not far
But right in front of me
Against You and You alone
God I am guilty
Wash me thoroughly
Cleanse me from iniquity
And teach me
Wisdom in the secret heart

Chorus

Create in me a clean heart
Oh God
Renew a right spirit within me
Oh God

Refrain

Cast me not away from Your presence
Take not Your Holy Spirit

Refrain

Restore in me the joy of Your salvation
And teach me
Wisdom in the secret heart

Verse 3

Send me
The chief of sinners to proclaim
Come be forgiven
The sin of the lamb of God was slain
Open my lips and my mouth will
Declare your endless praise
And teach me
Wisdom in the secret heart

Chorus

Create in me a clean heart
Oh God
Renew a right spirit within me
Oh God

Refrain

Cast me not away from Your presence
Take not Your Holy Spirit

Refrain

Restore in me the joy of Your salvation
And teach me
Wisdom in the secret heart

Bridge

The Lord is gracious
And slow to anger
Rich in love He is good to all
The Lord is gracious
And slow to anger
Rich in love He is good to all

Bridge

Lord is gracious
You are slow to anger
Abounding in love You are
Good to all

Chorus

Create in me a clean heart
Oh God
Renew a right spirit within me
Oh God

Refrain

Cast me not away from Your presence
Take not Your Holy Spirit

Refrain

Restore in me the joy of Your salvation
And teach me
Wisdom in the secret heart