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for I have sinned above the number of the sands of the sea. My transgressions, O Lord, are multiplied, my transgressions are multiplied; and I am not worthy to behold and see the height of heaven for the multitude of mine iniquities.
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I am bowed down with many iron bands, that I cannot lift up mine head, neither have any release; for I have provoked Thy wrath, and done evil before Thee. I did not Thy will, neither kept I Thy commandments; I have set up abominations, and have multiplied offenses.
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Now therefore I bow the knee of mine heart, beseeching Thee for grace.
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I have sinned, O Lord, I have sinned, and I acknowledge mine iniquities.
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Therefore, I humbly beseech Thee: forgive me, O Lord, forgive me, and destroy me not with mine iniquities. Be not angry with me for ever by reserving evil for me; neither condemn me to the lower parts of the earth. For Thou art the God, even the God of them that repent;
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and in me Thou wilt show all Thy goodness. For Thou wilt save me that am unworthy, according to Thy great mercy.
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Therefore I will praise Thee for ever all the days of my life; for all the powers of the heavens do praise Thee, and Thine is the glory for ever and ever. Amen.