“Ye Shall Offer for a Sacrifice Unto Me a Broken Heart and a Contrite Spirit”

George Reynolds, Janne M. Sjodahl

Helaman 5:45) The Lord does not delight in a blood sacrifice; He has no pleasure in burnt offerings; if so, we would offer them. The sacrifices of the Lord are a broken heart and a contrite spirit. Them, He will not despise.

"Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Cast me not away from Thy presence; and take not Thy holy Spirit from me. Restore unto me the joy of Thy Salvation, and let a willing spirit uphold me." (Jewish Union Prayer Book)

Commentary on the Book of Mormon, Vol. 7

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