Kneeling, Pleading, Waiting

Have mercy, Lord, on me,

As Thou wert ever kind;

Let me, oppressed with loads of guilt

Thy wonted mercy find.

Wash off my foul offense,

And cleanse me from my sin;

For I confess my crime, and see

How great my guilt has been.

Against Thee, Lord, alone,

And only in Thy sight,

Have I transgressed; and, though condemned

Must own Thy judgment right.

Blot out my crying sins,

Nor me in anger view;

Create in me a heart that's clean,

An upright mind renew.

Withdraw not Thou Thy help,

Nor cast me from Thy sight;

Nor let Thy Holy Spirit take

His everlasting flight.

The joy Thy favor gives

Let me, O Lord, regain;

And Thy free Spirit's firm support

My fainting soul sustain.

Amen.