We gather, Lord God
dwelling in your house
taking shelter
and finding rest
under your shadow
for it is in you, and you alone,
we trust
bringing ourselves
our praise
our prayers
before you, today
may what we bring,
be acceptable in your sight
our God and King
may our voices rise up to blend with the Heavenly Host
and with Church across the globe
in the never ending hymn of praise
to your honour and glory
Majestic One
as we journey through Lent
guide our path,
through the inspiration of the Holy Spirit,
we pray
help us, anew, to place you at the centre of all we do
take away the doubt and fear
we have
hold us against succumbing to temptation
help us to find forgiveness, where we have fallen
to know
in his temptation
Christ Jesus understands
and still takes away our sins
may you know that redemption once again, today
that your sins are forgiven and you are set free in Christ
to journey through Lent
in faith and trust and hope
towards what the cross brings
Amen