One of my former pastors, Rob Smith, wrote a sensational Christian songs named ‘(Put a) New Song in My Heart’.  God has put it in my mind numerous times this week, and every time I sing it, I just want to cry.  You can listen to it here.  These are the lyrics.  Thanks, Pastor Rob:

1. Put a new song in my heart
Let me hear the praises start
Dispell the night
And give me light again.

2. Put a new thought in my mind
Help me leave the past behind
And break these chains
That I might live again.

Lift my fallen face
and help me to stand
Flood me with the grace
That comes from your hand
Cleanse me from my sin
Lord, forgive me again
That I might be yours alone.

3. Put a new fire in my soul
Make this wounded spirit whole
And help me see
That I am free again.

Let these broken bones
Rise up and rejoice
Bring this captive home
And lift up my voice
Help my spirit sing
Now to Jesus my king
For he has forgiven me.

Lift my fallen face
And help me to stand
Flood me with the grace
That comes from your hand
Cleanse me from my sin
Lord, forgive me again
That I might be yours alone.

(This post was originally blogged in November 2011)