This was the confession of sin reading that we had at church today and was something I enjoyed. It is adapted from Augustine's Confession, I. v-vi; VII, iv.
Our soul is like a house, small for You to enter, but we pray that You will enlarge it. It is in ruins, but we ask You to remake it. It contains much that You will not be pleased to see; this we know and do no hide. But, to whom can we cry except to You? Forgive us, O Lord. Cleanse us from our sins, O Lord, and our secret sins. What wretches we are! In your mercy, Lord our God, tell us what You are to us. "Say you our souls, I am your salvation" (Ps. 35:3). Come, O Lord, and stir our hearts. Call us back to Yourself. Kindle Your fire in us and carry us away. Be our fire and our sweetness. Let us love You and hasten to Your side. In Jesus name, Amen.
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