Remorse

 How do I know
     my thoughts within,
 My reasons and motives
     for my sin?

 How do I know
     within my heart,
 Regret or repentance
     on my part?

 Am I yet moved
     by broken law,
 Holiness spoiled
     by heart’s putrid maw?

 Or do I fear
     my punishment,
 Footing the bill
     for human debt?

 Lord, make me cry
     truthful tears,
 For broken purity
     through the years.

 Make my heart
     weep ever true,
 For spoiled holiness
     offending you.

 Don’t let me rest
     until I cry
 For unrighteous ways
     not mortal sighs.

 Make my heart break
     for acts of sin,
 Not for punishment
     but evil within.