Separate Me from My Sins
O Forgiver of Transgressions - big and small, known and unknown, past and future!
Forgive me, and on my behalf reimburse my forgotten and overdue debts
Make whole those I have hurt – their bodies, minds and souls
"Separate me from all my errors as You separate the East from the West
Wash it all away with water, snow and ice
Cleanse me and set me free"
That I may make the best use of Freedom of Choice that You have granted us all
Peace and Blessing on all those You hold dear and near.
Amen!
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