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 All things quake with fear at your presence; *
 * they tremble because of your power.

But your merciful promise is beyond all measure; *
 * it surpasses all that our minds can fathom.

O Lord, you are full of compassion, *
 * long&#8209;suffering, and abounding in mercy.

You hold back your hand; *
 * you do not punish as we deserve.

In your great goodness, Lord, you have promised forgiveness to sinners, *
 * that they may repent of their sin and be saved.

And now, O Lord, I bend the knee of my heart, *
 * and make my appeal, sure of your gracious goodness.

I have sinned, O Lord, I have sinned, *
 * and I know my wickedness only too well.

Therefore I make this prayer to you: *
 * Forgive me, Lord, forgive me.

Do not let me perish in my sin, *
 * nor condemn me to the depths of the earth.

For you, O Lord, are the God of those who repent, *
 * and in me you will show forth your goodness.

Unworthy as I am, you will save me, in accordance with your great mercy, *
 * and I will praise you without ceasing all the days of my life.

For all the powers of heaven sing your praises, *
 * and yours is the glory to ages of ages.  Amen.

    The Song of Mary    Magnificat

My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord, my spirit rejoices in God my Savior; *
 * for he has looked with favor on his lowly servant.