Reading of the Law of God
You shall not
murder. Exodus 20.13
Confession of Sin
Our Father, we come
to You aware that we have not kept this commandment. We so often find ourselves
angry and impatient, thinking of our own well-being first. We understand that
in these and other ways we murder. We have broken Your Law. We acknowledge our
sin before You and ask that You would be merciful to us sinners for Jesus’ sake
alone. Amen.
Declaration of Pardon
I, I am he who blots
out your transgressions for my own sake, and I will not remember your sins.
Isaiah 43.25
The almighty and
merciful Lord grant you pardon and forgiveness of all your sins, time for
amendment of life, and the grace and strength of the Holy Spirit.
The Book of Common Prayer