Lord God
we come with awe into your presence
coming before your radiance, to lay our lives in sacrifice at your throne
bowing at your feet in wonder at your goodness, you holiness, your mercy.
Your mercy which endures forever
Your mercy which is justice for the whole of your creation
Your mercy which longs to see your justice prevail in this land
How awesome is your law, Lord God
How beautiful is your Word, our Father
How breathtaking your Law, The Almighty One
For it is a law of love, which you showed in the world through the magnificent landscape
a picture in every direction
The law of love, which you long to write on the hearts of your people
The law of love, which you showed to us in and through Jesus Christ
Our Saviour, our Brother, our Friend
Guide us this hour, through your Holy Spirit
we come in adoration before your judgement seat this hour, to meditate on your law, to sing your praises
may all our worship be acceptable in your sight, Lord God
may we feed on your Word, you law, your love
that we may be filled with the knowledge of your goodness
goodness which knows no wrong, recalls no sin
for though we have strayed from your path
We have listened to the loud voices of those who have tried to mislead us
We have put self interest before the needs of others
We have followed the letter of the law, neglecting love, compassion and justice
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We are truly sorry for these and all the other ways we have failed others and failed you, Lord God
Restore us. Remind us of your love, where you wipe the slate clean and guide us to your love in and through Jesus Christ our Lord
Amen