O GOD THE HOLY SPIRIT, That which I know not, teach thou me, keep me a humble disciple in the school of Christ, learning daily there what I am in myself, a fallen sinful creature, justly deserving everlasting destruction; O let me never lose sight of my need of a Saviour, or forget that apart from...

I love the Puritans and their ability to acknowledge their depravity and their love of Christ’s crosswork.  There is a little book called “Valley of Vision” that is a collection of prayers and they are amazing.  The ones on contrition and repentance are astounding.  Here is one entitled...