Repent therefore of this thy wickedness . . .

Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray God, if perhaps the thought of thine heart may be forgiven thee.
Acts 8:22

To tame my heart I daily pray

for help so it won't go astray.

It spurns wise virtue for the spice

of tawdry, unrewarding vice.

I would be more contrite, O Lord,

and smash my proud heart like a gourd.

Thy forgiveness plays great part

in the healing of my heart!