Tremble at the presence of the Lord
The God of Jacob
who lead the people from slavery to freedom
granting sanctuary in Judah
feel the wonder of Christ
who took on flesh
and lives with us
calls to us
show my love
as I show you love
Meet the Holy Spirit
here, in this place
hovering in and around you
inspiring you to love and forgiveness
connecting you and I to the whole world-wide church
as together, we bow, humbly before the throne of grace
knowing we are not worthy to approach
for our clothes are manky with all the dirt of our sins and fault
all the ways we’ve failed to pass on love to those who have offended us
all the times where we’ve clung to a grudge
all the times where we’ve forgotten our debts are forgiven
so we should forgive the debts, the sins, the wrongdoings of others
Lord
what can we do, but fall at your feet
in pentitence and sorrow
as we realise more and more
that we have failed you and one another
in your presence
we seek your forgiveness
and offer our sincere and remorseful hearts
[pause]
May the God of love
enter your heart today
cleanse it
and dress you in clean, new clothes
making you fit to lift your head, to gaze upon the one
forgives you and who loves you more than you can ever know
Christ Jesus
Our Lord, Saviour and Friend
Amen