The Proper Fast

The Proper Fast   
(A Hymn for Ash Wednesday)

“When you come to me with fasting‚
 show repentance true and lasting‚
 all your sins upon me casting‚”
 I‚ your righteous God‚ have said.

“Bring your sorrow to fruition
in a godly full contrition‚
not in hollow exhibition‚”
I‚ your righteous God‚ have said.

“Break the shackles of oppression‚
practise mercy‚ not aggression‚
daily make this your profession‚”
I‚ your righteous God‚ have said.

“Each occasion gladly seizing‚
burdens of injustice easing‚
offer me a fast well-pleasing‚”
I‚ your righteous God‚ have said.

Verses 5-6 follow

8 8 8.7.
Words: Norman J Goreham
Copyright‚ ©‚ 2000‚ Norman J Goreham
Used by permission CCLI Song No: 5443365