Dan
3:26…41 Tuesday Morning 4
You are blest, O Lord, the
God of our fathers, * and glorious forever is your name.
For you are just in all that you do, * and faithful in all that
you promise.
You deal with us in ways that are right * and judge us according
to justice.
For we have sinned and broken your law * by rebelling against
you.
Yes, we have gravely sinned * and disobeyed your commands.
For the honor of your name, do not abandon us forever, *
do not repudiate your covenant.
Do not withdraw your favor from us, * for the sake of
Abraham your friend,
and for the sake of Isaac your servant, * and Israel your
holy one.
You made them a promise * to multiply their offspring
like the stars of heaven, * or the sand on the seashore.
Now, Lord, we are the least of all the nations, * we are
despised today throughout the world * because of our sins.
We have no more prince or prophet or leader, * no holocaust,
sacrifice, offering, or incense,
nowhere to offer first fruits * so as to win your favor.
But with contrite hearts and humbled spirits * may we be accepted
by you.
As though we brought holocausts of rams and bulls, * or thousands
of fattened lambs,
so may you receive our sacrifice today, * as we follow you with
all our hearts.
For those who trust in you *
cannot be disappointed.
And now we follow you
wholeheartedly; * we fear you and want to come to you.