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 about: and dost Thou thus cast me down headlong on a sudden? Remember, I beseech Thee, that Thou hast made me as the clay, and Thou wilt bring me into dust again. Hast Thou not pressed me out as milk, and curdled me like cheese? Thou hast clothed me with skin and flesh: Thou hast put me together with bones and sinews: Thou hast granted me life and mercy, and Thy visitation hath preserved my spirit.

R. O Lord, when Thou wilt come to judge the earth, where shall I hide myself from the face of Thy wrath? * For I have sinned exceedingly in my life.

V. I dread my misdeeds, and blush before Thee, do not condemn me when Thou comest to judge.* For I have sinned exceedingly in my life.

R. Grant them eternal rest, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine on them. * For I have sinned exceedingly in my life.