reason of my innocence; * and Thou hast established me in Thy sight for ever.
Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, from eternity to eternity.* So be it. So be it.
Grant them eternal rest, O Lord,* and let perpetual light shine on them.
Ant. Heal my soul, O Lord, for I have sinned against Thee.
PSALM XLI
Ant. My soul has thirsted.
As the hart panteth after the waterbrooks, * so my soul panteth after Thee, O God.
My soul thirsteth after the strong living God: * when shall I come and appear before the face of my God?
My tears are my food day and night, * whilst it is said to me daily: Where is thy God?
These things I remember, and pour out my soul in me; * for I went over into the place of the wonderful tabernacle, even to the house of God.
With the voice of joy and praise; * the noise of one feasting.
