Parce Domine - Kathleen Pluth, Hymnwriter

Spare, Lord; spare Thy people:
be not angry with us forever.

Let us before his wrath bow low
Before the Judge weeping go.
With words of pleading let us call;
Let each one speak and prostrate fall.
O God, with evil deeds have we
Opposed your gracious clemency.
Pour forth upon us from above,
Forgiving One, redeeming love.
Give us our time acceptable,
And let our tears in streams flow full.
Then joyful love will set alight
An off’ring cleaned and pure and right.
O merciful Creator, hear
The prayers we offer with our tears,
And sanctify our Lenten fast
That through these forty days shall last.
Into our hearts with love you seek.
You know that human strength is weak.
To those who turn to seek your face,
Grant them the mercy of your grace.

Text: Joel 2:17, translated

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