Psalm 116

(adaptation from the Iona Abbey Worship Book)

I love the Lord who listens to me;

my prayers are heard in heaven.

Death and hell laid hold of me;

I was desperate, distressed, and in anguish.

Then I called on the name of God:

Save me! Save my life!

God is gracious and merciful;

I was rescued from all that oppressed me.

My life was delivered from death,

my eyes from tears,

my feet from stumbling.

What shall I offer to God in return

for all the grace I received?

I will lift the cup of salvation

and call on God by name.

I will offer my gift of gratitude

in the place beloved by God.

I will make my vows to my Maker

in the presence of all God’s people.