Lutheran Service Book ‎#608

608. Lord, to You I Make Confession

1 Lord, to You I make confession:
I have sinned and gone astray,
I have multiplied transgression,
Chosen for myself my way.
Led by You to see my errors,
Lord, I tremble at Your terrors.

2 Yet, though conscience' voice appall me,
Father, I will seek Your face;
Though Your child I dare not call me,
Yet receive me in Your grace.
Do not for my sins forsake me;
Let Your wrath not overtake me.

3 For Your Son has suffered for me,
Giv'n Himself to rescue me,
Died to save me and restore me,
Reconciled and set me free.
Jesus' cross alone can vanquish
These dark fears and soothe this anguish.

4 Lord, on You I cast my burden--
Sink it in the deepest sea!
Let me know Your gracious pardon,
Cleanse me from iniquity.
Let Your Spirit leave me never;
Make me only Yours forever.

Text Information

• First Line: Lord, to You I make confession
• Title: Lord, to You I Make Confession
• Author: Johann Franck, 1618-77
• Translator: Catherine Winkworth, 1827-78
• Meter: 87 87 88
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2006
• Scripture:
  Psalm 51:3-17
  ;
  2 Corinthians 5:18-20
  ;
  Isaiah 59:12
  ;
  Psalm 32:5
• Topic: Confession and Absolution

Tune Information

• Name: HERR, ICH HABE MISSGEHANDELT
• Composer: Johann Crüger, 1598-1662
• Meter: 87 87 88
• Key: e minor