Gather my scattered mind, O Lord, and purify my hardened heart. Give me repentance, even as Thou didst to Peter; and heartfelt sighing, as Thou didst to the Publican; and tears, as to the harlot; So that with a great voice I may cry out unto Thee: O God, save me, since Thou alone art compassionate and the Lover of Mankind. Many times, as I offer praise, I am found committing sin; For with my tongue I pronounce songs of praise, yet in my soul I think unseemly things; But do Thou correct them...