Penitence and Hope

Verse 1

From out the depths I cry to Thee; O let Thy ear attentive be, Hear Thou my supplicating plea, Have mercy, Lord.

Verse 2

If marked by Thee our sin appeared, Who, Lord, could stand in judgment cleared? Forgiveness, that Thou mayst be feared, There is with Thee.

Verse 3

I wait for Thee, my soul doth wait, Thy word my hope in every strait; None watch, o Lord, at morning's gate As I for Thee.

Verse 4

O Israel, hope thou in the Lord, His mercy will thy faith reward, Ne full redemption will accord From all thy sin.