For behold, Thou hast loved truth and sincerity: the hidden and secret things of Thy wisdom Thou hast made known unto me.
Thou shalt purify me with hyssop, and I shall be cleansed: Thou shalt wash me, and I shall be made whiter than snow.
Thou shalt make me to hear joy and gladness: and the bones that were humbled shall rejoice.
Turn away Thy face from my sins: and blot out all mine iniquities.
Cast me not away from Thy presence: and take not Thy holy Spirit from me.
Restore unto me the joy of Thy salvation: and strengthen me with a willing spirit.
The sacrifice of God is an afflicted spirit: a contrite and humble heart, O God, Thou wilt not despise.
INVOCATION OF THE HOLY GHOST
HOLY SPIRIT, Source of all light, Spirit of wisdom, of understanding, and of knowledge, come to my assistance and enable me to make a good confession. Enlighten me, and help me now to know my sins as one day I shall be forced to recognize them before Thy judgment-seat. Bring to my mind the evil which I have done and the good which I have neglected. Permit me not to be blinded by self-love. Grant me, moreover, heartfelt sorrow for my transgressions, and the grace of a sincere confession, so that I may be forgiven and admitted into Thy friendship.
