Richard Alleine: Piercing Heaven – Puritan’s Prayers

My Lord, bring me to the place where you eat. Let me live before your face, let me feel your smiles upon my heart.

Let me love you, and tell me you love me. Remember me. Take pity on me. Accept me. Care for me.

And then choose my condition, my home, and my sources of sustenance.

Give me a new heart, Lord. I am tired. You also are tired of my wicked heart. Make it easier for yourself and for me by taking away this heart—and giving me a better one.

Lord, spread your sweet ointment, let the smell of your garments refresh my soul. Let me taste and see.

Let me see, and I will taste that the Lord is gracious.

Amen.