The Story Behind Create In Me A Clean Heart, Oh God
According to WikiChristian.org, Keith Gordon Green was an American gospel singer, songwriter, and pianist originally from Sheepshead Bay, New York. Green is best known for his strong devotion to Christianity and his unwavering efforts to stir others to the same. Notable songs were written by Green and/or his wife, Melody Green, include "Your Love Broke Through", "Make My Life A Prayer to You", "Asleep In The Light", and "The Prodigal Son Suite", as well as the popular modern hymns "O Lord, You're Beautiful" and "There Is A Redeemer".
Psalm 51:10-15 - "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. Then I will teach transgressors your ways, so that sinners will turn back to you. Deliver me from the guilt of bloodshed, O God, you who are God my Savior, and my tongue will sing of your righteousness. Open my lips, Lord, and my mouth will declare your praise."
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