You are blest, O Lord, the God of our fathers, * and glorious forever is your name.

    For you are just in all that you do, * and faithful in all that you promise.

    You deal with us in ways that are right * and judge us according to justice.

       For we have sinned and broken your law * by rebelling against you.

       Yes, we have gravely sinned * and disobeyed your commands.

           For the honor of your name, do not abandon us forever, * do not repudiate your covenant.

           Do not withdraw your favor from us, * for the sake of Abraham your friend,

           and for the sake of Isaac your servant, * and Israel your holy one.

           You made them a promise * to multiply their offspring

           like the stars of heaven, * or the sand on the seashore.

       Now, Lord, we are the least of all the nations, * we are despised today throughout the world * because of our sins.

       We have no more prince or prophet or leader, * no holocaust, sacrifice, offering, or incense,

       nowhere to offer first fruits * so as to win your favor.

    But with contrite hearts and humbled spirits * may we be accepted by you.

    As though we brought holocausts of rams and bulls, * or thousands of fattened lambs,

    so may you receive our sacrifice today, * as we follow you with all our hearts.

For those who trust in you * cannot be disappointed.

And now we follow you wholeheartedly; * we fear you and want to come to you.