Parce Domine

Have mercy, Lord
Have mercy on your people
Don’t be angry with us
Forever and ever

Let’s turn away your wrath
Let’s cry out before the Judge
Let’s shout with humble voices
Let’s all say, bowed down

Have mercy, Lord
Have mercy on your people
Don’t be angry with us
Forever and ever

We’ve offended with our sins
Your mercy, God
Pour it down on us from above
Grant us forgiveness

Have mercy, Lord
Have mercy on your people
Don’t be angry with us
Forever and ever

Give us a time of grace
Let the streams of tears flow
To wash the heart’s sacrifice
That love may burn bright

Have mercy, Lord
Have mercy on your people
Don’t be angry with us
Forever and ever

Listen, kind Creator
Our prayers with tears
In this sacred fast
Poured out for forty days

Have mercy, Lord
Have mercy on your people
Don’t be angry with us
Forever and ever

Searcher of our hearts
You know our weaknesses
When we return to you
Show us the grace of forgiveness

Have mercy, Lord
Have mercy on your people
Don’t be angry with us
Forever and ever