Take with you words] I desire neither sacrifices nor offerings from you, but do you present before me a sincere confession of your sinnes, fervent prayers to obtain forgivenesse, and sincere actions of grace.
Take away all iniquitie] Pardon through thy grace, and alter by thy Spirit.
receive us graciously] Or, give good. Accept out of thy fatherly favour the true witnesses and effects of our conversion.
the calves of our lips] Declaring that this is the true sacrifice that the faithfull can offer, even thanks and praise, in stead of sacrifices of beasts. See Psal. 50. 14, 23. and 69. 30, 31. and 116. 12, 13. Hebrews 13:15.