(Look Down, O Lord, translation of Attende Domine.)
Look down, O Lord, and have mercy,
for we have sinned against Thee.
- Weeping and lifting up our eyes to You, Lord,
Majesty sov’reign, everyone’s Redeemer,
Hear, Christ, the sinners pleading for your mercy! - Near to the Father, Keystone at His right hand,
Way of salvation, Gateway into heaven,
Cleanse us in mercy from our sins’ dishonor. - O God, we beg You, Majesty eternal,
Turn, Lord, Your sacred ears to hear our groanings,
Peacefully lenient, pardon our offenses. - Humbly confessing all our willed offenses,
We admit freely secret, hidden sinning,
So that Your love, Lord, may grant us redemption. - Innocent captive, held without resistance,
Doomed by the faithless, charged by lying witnesses,
Christ, keep us safely. You are our Redeemer.
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