O Lord, I am so far from you

I have wandered away

As if You are not the very One I live for

I get up and sing of you

But my words are hollow

Outwardly I am renewed

Inwardly I waste away

Lord, O King of the universe

Loving Father, have mercy on me

Guide my rebellious feet back to your pathway

Secure me in your love

Blind me to the temptation of my flesh

And guard me from the evil one

O Lord,

My Rock

And my Redeemer.