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 If any man sin, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous; and he is the perfect offering for our  sins, and not for ours only, but for the sins of the whole world.

Now, in the presence of Christ, and of me, his minister, confess your sins with a humble and obedient heart to  Almighty God, our Creator and our Redeemer.

Holy God, heavenly Father, you formed me from the dust in your image and likeness, and redeemed me from sin and  death by the cross of your Son Jesus Christ. Through the water of baptism you clothed me with the shining garment of  his righteousness, and established me among your children in  your kingdom. But I have squandered the inheritance of your saints, and have wandered far in a land that is waste.

Especially, I confess to you and to the Church

Therefore, O Lord, from these and all other sins I cannot now remember, I turn to you in sorrow and repentance. Receive me again into the arms of your mercy, and restore me to the blessed company of your faithful people; through him  in whom you have redeemed the world, your Son our Savior  Jesus Christ. Amen.

Will you turn again to Christ as your Lord?

I will.