My Only Gift of Righteousness
All of my days
were filled with evil
treason
unholiness
vile
and dread before you.
I was once
foolish
disobedient
led astray
a slave to various passions
and pleasures
passing my days in malice
and envy
hated by others
and hating others.
But when you appeared,
O Lord
you brought your goodness
and loving kindness
and you saved me
Not because of anything I have ever done
or will ever do
but only because of your great mercy
and you washed me
my giving me a clean heart
and filling me richly
with your Holy Spirit.
And now I am justified
by your grace
and now I am heir
because you are only hope
for eternal life.
Be thou my vision
forever.
Amen.