CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION 317 Alas, My God, My Sins Are Great Ps. 38: 4 4. 4. 7. 4. 4. 7. Ach Gott und Herr, wie gross und schwer Johann Major, 1613 Tr., Catherine Winkworth, 1863, alt. Ach Gott und Herr “Andachts-Zymbeln” Freyberg, 1655 Yet In My naught; are de spair great, sin, low it be pit some con lone my y Then science fled las, Thee 4 If 3 Lord, 2 And and I my 1 pain A I my must I in fol mer my sins hence woe seek, God, if Thy be that heav’n wrath with in would not; not still find me be up doth I my me my spot and path rough store hide braid me; I er. me. me, still re to spare God, griefs now Here Just My And hath man Son earth glad to de fered ly hath I still pow’r be suf peace strait there lot; win, No And Thy On men. A aid nied for suf me. me. me. fer. 5 But curb my heart, forgive my guilt, Make Thou my patience firmer; For they must miss the good Thou wilt Who at Thy chastenings murmur. 6 Then deal with me as seems Thee best— Thy grace will help me bear it If but at last I see Thy rest And with my Savior share it.