Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father, Lord God, Lamb of God,
You take away the sin of the world: have mercy upon us.
We strive and strain, and sin.
With supreme effort we repent.
Inspired, we promise.
All in vain.
Distressed, we feel guilt and despair.
All in vain.
Hold us still Lord, resigned to receive your calm judgement of forgiveness, the quiet assurance of the Father’s love.
Love that, while we have struggled to do justice to the depth of our re-commitment,
Has comprehended the sources and consequences of our failings,
Has undergone the passion required for true repentance,
Has cleansed, purified and made whole.
Be still, behold the Lamb of God, and take his gift.
Spiritual Devotion 