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Be Gracious, O Lord!

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Primary Scripture: Psalm 141

Chorus

Be gracious, O Lord! Let my prayer rise like incense, my hands like an evening sacrifice.

Verse 1

I call to you, O Lord; make haste to help me now; Listen to me when I call to you.

Chorus

Be gracious, O Lord! Let my prayer rise like incense, my hands like an evening sacrifice.

Verse 2

Lord, I say to you, hear me. Listen to me, Lord, I am invoking you.

Chorus

Be gracious, O Lord! Let my prayer rise like incense, my hands like an evening sacrifice.

Verse 3

Place a guard over my mouth, O Lord; keep my heart from inclining to evil; save me from all wicked deeds and desires.

Chorus

Be gracious, O Lord! Let my prayer rise like incense, my hands like an evening sacrifice.

Verse 4

May the righteous reprove me in kindness, but I will not let the wicked anoint my head; I will always resist their evil deeds.

Chorus

Be gracious, O Lord! Let my prayer rise like incense, my hands like an evening sacrifice.

Verse 5

Lord God, my eyes are turned to you, defend and protect me, in you I take refuge.

Chorus

Be gracious, O Lord! Let my prayer rise like incense, my hands like an evening sacrifice.

Verse 6

Glory to the Father and to the Son, and to the Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever.

Chorus

Be gracious, O Lord! Let my prayer rise like incense, my hands like an evening sacrifice.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • psalms 141
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