until his wished-for day come, as that of the hireling.
R. Woe is me, O Lord, because I have sinned exceedingly in my life; O wretch, what shall I do, whither shall I fly unless to Thee, my God? * Have mercy on me, when Thou comest at the latter day.
V. My soul is greatly troubled; but Thou, O Lord, succor it. * Have mercy on me, when Thou comest at the latter day.
SIXTH LESSON
Job xiv
Who will grant me this, that Thou mayst protect me in hell, and hide me till Thy wrath pass, and appoint me a time when Thou wilt remember me? Shall man that is dead, thinkest Thou, live again? All the days in which I am now in warfare, I expect until my change come. Thou wilt call me and I will answer Thee: to the work of Thy hands Thou wilt reach out Thy right hand. Thou indeed hast numbered my steps, but spare my sins.
