sinned; I acknowledge it to my shame, and with the most bitter regret. I am sorry that I have sinned, because Thou art infinitely good and sin displeases Thee! I am unworthy to appear before Thee. But Thy mercies, O my God! are above all thy works; Thou wilt not despise a contrite and humble heart.
O most holy Virgin! and ye angels and saints of heaven, I humbly beseech you to intercede for me! May God have mercy on me, forgive me my sins, and lead me to eternal life! May He grant me pardon, absolution, and remission of all my sins!
At the Introit
From the Psalms
"Come, let us praise the Lord with joy: let us come before His presence with thanksgiving."
"Praise the Lord, for He is good: His mercy endureth forever."
"The Lord is just in all His ways, and holy in all His works."
"In Thee, O God, have I hoped: O Lord, let me never be confounded."
"The Lord is the protector of my life: of whom shall I be afraid? If I should walk in the midst of the shadow of death, I will fear no evils: for Thou art with me, O Lord" (Ps. xxii),
"Keep me, O Lord, as the apple of Thy eye: protect me under the shadow of Thy wings."
