The Lord is great!
He dwells above the clouds;
No one is higher than He;
He listens to the prayers of His servants, desiring to respond;
He makes Himself known in ways our minds can understand,
Although His mind is far greater than ours:
Who can comprehend Him?
He knows exactly our ways:
What exactly will get us to budge;
He does not terrify us with His booming voice,
Nor does He terrify by exposing all our sin at once:
Little by little, a little here and a little there.
Spare us from the destruction of your dreadful Sword, Oh Lord.
Grant us repentance which leads to life!
Keep us in step with your Spirit;
Look out for us when we are loaded down by fear;
Watch out for our feet;
Make us straight paths so we do not stumble;
Help us throw off all sin that hinders our race;
Lord, graceful and merciful God,
You show no partiality to us, your children.
Everything you do is marvelous;
Let Your righteous deeds come forth from our lips!