O Lord, who can forgive us
when, stumbling, we fall,
may we forgive each other
as you forgive us all.
We know that we can never
repay our debt to you;
but there’s an intercessor
who knows the debt is due
yet makes an intervention
pleading for forgiveness,
trusting you to understand
our fretful sinfulness.
O Creditor Eternal
forgiving all we owe,
may we reflect your mercy
in every way we know.