confession

"O Lord, You have 

searched me and know me;

You know when I sit down 

and when I rise up.

You discern my thoughts 

from far away,

And are acquainted 

with all my ways.

If I have raised my hand against the orphan,

Or have caused the eye of the widow to fail,

Be gracious to me, O Lord, and forgive all my sins.

If I have seen anyone perish for lack of clothing,

Or a poor person without covering,

Be gracious to me, O Lord, and forgive all my sins.

If I have rejoiced at the ruin of those who hate me,

Or exulted when evil overtook them,

Be gracious to me, O Lord, and forgive all my sins.

If I have walked with falsehood,

Or my foot has hurried to deceit,

Be gracious to me, O Lord, and forgive all my sins.

If my step has turned aside from the way,

Or my heart has followed after my eye,

Be gracious to me, O Lord, and forgive all my sins.

Answer me, O God of my right,

Hear my prayer, and deliver me from all my transgressions,

For my hope is in You."

~From Eastertide by Phyllis Tickle