54. The Joy of Forgiveness
Psalm 32
Leader reads the plain lines; the congregation reads the bold lines.
Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered.
Blessed is the man unto whom the Lord imputeth not iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no guile.
I acknowledged my sin unto thee, and mine iniquity have I not hid.
I said, I will confess my transgressions unto the Lord; and thou forgavest the iniquity of my sin.
Thou art my hiding place; thou shalt preserve me from trouble;
I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye.
He that trusteth in the Lord, mercy shall compass him about. Be glad in the Lord, and rejoice, ye righteous.