4th Class

When I was 10 yrs old I was caught cheating in an exam. (Of course I denied it!) The teacher punished me by telling me that I would learn Psalm 51 and recite it in front of the class. Each morning I would recite what I could. Each morning I could recite a bit more than I could the day before. It kept going until I finally was able to recite the whole of that beautiful psalm of David’s. I believe it is David asking God for forgiveness and mercy following his affair with Bathsheba. Yes, Psalm 51 has a special significance to me. I still love it, though I probably didn’t in 1953 when I was in 4th class at Liverpool Boys’ Primary School. So, if you’ve had an affair or you’ve cheated in an exam, I thoroughly recommend you at least read Psalm 51 if you can’t memorise it. And even if you haven’t done either, it’s worth a read.