Contrition

Almighty and most merciful Father;

We have erred, and strayed from thy ways

like lost sheep.

We have followed too much

the devices and desires of our own hearts.

We have offended against thy holy laws.

We have left undone those things which

we ought to have done;

And we have done those things

which we ought not to have done;

And there is no health in us.

But thou, O Lord, have mercy upon us,

miserable offenders. Spare thou them,

O God, who confess their faults.

Restore thou those who are penitent;

According to thy promises declared unto mankind

in Christ Jesu our Lord.

And grant, O most merciful Father, for his sake;

That we may hereafter live a godly, righteous,

and sober life, To the glory of thy holy Name.

Amen