Erica Marshall wrote this light and delicate setting of Ps 51, which can also be used most other places in mass. She has also written some settings for the new translation of the Mass available at the AOV site.
In my backing I’m following the music that repeats the last line of the refrain, but I note in the snippet at the AOV site this is not done.
Refrain
Create in me, O Lord, a heart that is pure.
Shape in me a spirit strong.
Give to me your joy, a joy that will endure.
Then, O Lord, I’ll sing your song!
Then, O Lord, I’ll sing your song!
Verse 1
Have mercy, O Lord have mercy,
My sinfulness I see before me.
Let the waters of your love cover me,
To wash my guilt away.
I will rise up and say:
Refrain
Verse 2
Sincerity and truth are a joy to you.
Teach me the wisdom of your loving heart.
Let me hear the sounds of rejoicing and gladness
And through the dark and pain
I’m happy once again!
Refrain
Verse 3
O Lord, spare my life and rescue me
And I will gladly sing about your goodness.
My offering will be my humble heart.
You will not turn away
Your love, bright as the day!
Refrain
© Erica Marshall.
22-10-2016 I have just returned from Catholic Mass at the Holy Spirit Church in Townsville. I liked this Hymn’s Lyrics and Melody so much, I went and asked the people who were practicing, prior to the commencement of Mass. It is a very beautiful melody and the lyrics match so much, that I cannot say which is best. They are both so beautiful. I tried to find the hymn on You Tube, but it is not there yet. I found this site that played the melody, but with no lyrics.