Antiphon:\nDraw near, O Lord, Our God, graciously hear us,\nGuilty of sinning before you.\nO King exalted, Saviour of all nations,\nSee how our grieving lifts our eyes to heaven;\nHear us, Redeemer, as we beg forgiveness.\n2. Might of the Father, Keystone of God’s temple,\nWay of salvation, Gate of Heaven’s glory;\nSin has enslaved us, free your sons from bondage.\n3. We pray, O God, throned in strength and splendour,\nHear from your Kingdom this our song of sorrow;\nShow us our mercy, pardon our offences.\n4. Humbly confessing countless sins committed,\n60\nOur hearts are broken, laying bare their secrets;\nCleanse us, Redeemer, boundless in compassion.\n5. Innocent captive, unresisting Victim,\nLiars denounce you; sentenced for the guilty;\nOnce you redeemed us; now renew us, Jesus.