Hear Us, O Lord, and Have Mercy

One of the most enduring and profound penitential chants for Lent, composed in the 10th century; this "Gregorian" is a favorite. During this final week before Holy Week, may we find ourselves often before the throne of glory seeking His mercy.

Hear us, O Lord, and have mercy, because we have sinned against Thee.

Hear us, O Lord, and have mercy, because we have sinned against Thee.

To Thee, highest King,

Redeemer of all,

do we lift up our eyes

in weeping:

Hear, O Christ, the prayers

of your servants.

Hear us, O Lord, and have mercy, because we have sinned against Thee.

Right hand of the Father,

corner-stone,

way of salvation,

gate of heaven,

wash away our

stains of sin.

Hear us, O Lord, and have mercy, because we have sinned against Thee.

We beseech Thee, God,

in Thy great majesty:

Hear our groans

with Thy holy ears:

calmly forgive

our crimes.

Hear us, O Lord, and have mercy, because we have sinned against Thee.

To Thee we confess

our sins admitted

with a contrite heart

We reveal the things hidden:

By Thy kindness, O Redeemer,

overlook them.

Hear us, O Lord, and have mercy, because we have sinned against Thee.

The Innocent, seized,

not refusing to be led;

condemned by false witnesses

because of impious men

O Christ, keep safe those

whom Thou hast redeemed.

Hear us, O Lord, and have mercy, because we have sinned against Thee.