Psalm 103, selected text

(Adapted from The Iona Abbey Worship Book)

God brings justice to those who are oppressed,

as shown to Moses and his people.

God is gracious and merciful,

slow to anger, constant in love.

God will not always be the accuser

or keep anger hot forever.

God does not deal with us as we deserve,

nor punish according to our sins.

God’s love for all faithful people

is as high and vast as the heavens.

As far as the east lies from the west,

God removes the wrong we have done.

Bless the Lord, my soul,

and all that is within me bless God’s holy name.