“God’s fatherly compassion.” Psalm 103:1-12 (antiphon: v. 13)
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As a father shows compassion to his children,
so the Lord shows compassion to those who fear him.
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Bless the Lord, O my soul,
and all that is within me,
bless his holy name!
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Bless the Lord, O my soul,
and forget not all his benefits,
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who forgives all your iniquity,
who heals all your diseases,
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who redeems your life from the pit,
who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy,
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who satisfies you with good
so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.
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The Lord works righteousness
and justice for all who are oppressed.
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He made known his ways to Moses,
his acts to the people of Israel.
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The Lord is merciful and gracious,
slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.
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He will not always chide,
nor will he keep his anger forever.
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He does not deal with us according to our sins,
nor repay us according to our iniquities.
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For as high as the heavens are above the earth,
so great is his steadfast love toward those who fear him;
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as far as the east is from the west,
so far does he remove our transgressions from us.
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit;
as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen.
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As a father shows compassion to his children,
so the Lord shows compassion to those who fear him.
COLLECT OF THE DAY
O God, our refuge and strength, the author of all godliness, hear the devout prayers of Your Church, especially in times of persecution, and grant that what we ask in faith we may obtain; through Jesus Christ, our LORD, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen