Pluscarden Abbey, Scotland
Note: Recording includes verses 1-3
Music score contains 5 verses
Refrain:
Spare, O Lord, spare Thy people, lest Thou be angry with us forever..
(Note: refrain may be repeated)
Verses:
1. Let us bow down before the avenging wrath; let us weep before
the Judge; let us cry forth in prayer of supplication, and all fall
prostrate in prayer. (Refrain)
2. By our sins we have offended thy clemency, O God; pour out on
us thy pardon from on high, Thou Who dost forgive. (Refrain)
3. Offering an acceptable time, give streams of tears to wash the
sacrifice of our heart, which joyful charity enkindles. (Refrain)
4. Hear, thou merciful Creator, the tearful prayers poured forth
during this holy fast of forty days. (Refrain)
5. Beloved searcher of hearts, thou knowest the infirmities of men;
show pardoning grace to those who return to thee. (Refrain)
Lent
Suggested use: Mass: Communion
Note: Music from the Parish Book of Chant (CMAA, 2012, page 252) and used with permission from The Church Music Association of America. Book can be purchased at amazon.com and is also available by download from http://media.musicasacra.com/pdf/pbc-web.pdf