There is peace

Psalm 119:1–8 

Confession 

For the blameless,

the ones faithful to the Holy Way,

we know there is peace. 

For the true,

the ones who seek You with their all,

we know there is peace. 

You have shown us the Way:

it is for walking, with diligence. 

Oh, but my walking 

is unsteady;

I falter in keeping 

you're teaching.

Oh, but my gaze

is diverted from You;

I feel the shame

in dishonouring You. 

I want to praise You

with an honourable heart;

I want to learn

Your Way of Wisdom.

Do not forsake me,

I will stand, I will turn;

I return to Your Way

again and always, I will return.

Forgive me. 

Assurance of grace 

For those who return to the Holy Way:

there is forgiveness. 

For those whose heart yearns for Holy One:

there is love. 

For you, for me, for all, there is, 

from Holy One, peace: be at peace. 

Amen.