From depths of despair I cry for help
Please hear my plea, I pray!

If You, O Lord, kept track of our sins
Then who, O Lord, could stand?

But, thankfully, You forgive our sins
That we may learn to fear.

I’m like a sentry waiting for dawn
While waiting for the Lord.

My soul does wait and hopes in Your word
My soul waits for the Lord.

O Israel, hope in the Lord your God
With Him is steadfast love.

He will redeem her from all her sins
Redemption overflows.

© J Dan Small