Be gracious to me, oh Lord In Thy true love In the fullness of Thy mercy Blot out my misdeeds Create in me a pure heart, oh God Give me a new and steadfast spirit Do not drive me from Thy presence Or take Thy Holy Spirit from me Against Thee I have sinned And done what displeases Thee Thou hast hidden the truth in darkness Through this mystery, Thou teach me Create in me a pure heart, oh God Give me a new and steadfast spirit Do not drive me from Thy presence Or take Thy Holy Spirit from me Create in me a pure heart, oh God Give me a new and steadfast spirit Do not drive me from Thy presence Or take Thy Holy Spirit from me