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For reconciliation. | |
With fear and trembling do I approach Thee. O God, I have sinned before Thee through my own fault, my own great fault, and I am ashamed. | |
Thou, in Thy justice, hast punished me, for my soul is aching within me, and I dare not look upon Thee. Awaken in my heart gratitude for the pain Thou hast laid upon me. | |
O wash me clean, blot out my sin; for if Thou markest iniquity, O Lord, who could stand? | |
I remember, Father, before whom now I speak, and I feel Thy gentle mercy. Thy spirit comes unto me, and Thou givest me hope. Thou whisperest unto me: “Thou art my witness.” (Isaiah 43:10) I will arise and do Thy work. I was tired and weak. Let me drink of Thy love and be refreshed. | |
Remove the veil that I have made, and let me come very close unto Thee. For with Thee alone is peace. Keep me near to Thee, so that I may be strong. | |
Merciful Father, I am Thy child, and in weakness have I sinned. Let me go hence, led only by Thy light and Thy love, and shield me with Thy presence when temptations arise before me. For Thy justice and Thy mercy I give thanks unto Thee. Amen. |
Basil L.Q. Henriques’s prayer “For forgiveness” was first published in The Fratres Book of Prayer for the Oxford and St. George’s Synagogue Jewish Lads Club in 1916, and later reprinted in the Prayer Book of the St. George’s Settlement Synagogue (1929), “Special Prayers” section, pages 99-100.
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