For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future So do not fear for I am with you Do not be dismayed, for I am your God I will strengthen you and help you I will uphold you with my righteous right hand Create in me a pure heart, O God And renew a steadfast spirit within me Do not cast me from Your presence Or take Your Holy Spirit from me Restore to me the joy of Your salvation And grant me a willing spirit to sustain me Open my lips, Lord And my mouth will declare Your praise You do not delight in sacrifice, or I would bring it You do not take pleasure in burnt offerings My sacrifice, O God, is a broken spirit A broken and contrite heart You, God, will not despise See Michael W. Smith Live Get tickets as low as $72 I praise You because I am fearfully and wonderfully made Your works are wonderful, I know that full well Taste and see that the Lord is good Blessed is the one who takes refuge in Him He lifted me out of the slimy pit Out of the mud and mire He set my feet on a rock And gave me a firm place to stand He put a new song in my mouth A hymn of praise to our God Many will see and fear of Lord and put their trust in Him