o Lord and Ruler of the hosts of heaven,
    God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob,
    and of all their righteous offspring:
you made the heavens and the earth,
    with all their vast array.
all things quake with fear at your presence;
    they tremble because of your power.
but your merciful promise is beyond all measure;
    it surpasses all that our minds can fathom,
o Lord, you are full of compassion,
    long-suffering, and abounding in mercy.
you hold back your hand;
    you do not punish as we deserve.
in your great goodness, Lord,
you have promised forgiveness to sinners,
    that they may repent of their sin and be saved.
and now, o Lord, i bend the knee of my heart,
    and make my appeal, sure of your gracious goodness.
i have sinned, o Lord, i have sinned,
    and i know my wickedness only too well.
therefore i make this prayer to you:
    forgive me, Lord, forgive me.
do not let me perish in my sin,
    nor condemn me to the depths of the earth.
for you, o Lord, are the God of those who repent,
    and in me you will show forth your goodness.
unworthy as i am, you will save me,
in accordance with your great mercy,
    and i will praise you without ceasing all the days of my life.
for all the powers of heaven sing your praises,
    and yours is the glory to ages of ages. amen.