Worship in repentance may seem on one level an odd song to sing. Few songs in the modern church are a request for mercy from God, but worship is an important part of our return to God and honesty in or relationship with God is vital. It would be worth considering the context of the song 2 Samuel 11 & 12
Singing When We’re Sorry – Psalm 51
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