Christ our righteousness
Christ,
our very life and breath
You
alone we serve
You
alone our Sabbath rest
In
the Lord we have put our trust
And
praise the God who first loved us.
We
your creatures are
We
unworthy sinners are
You
have come to us
Even
when we were afar
In
Your love You have shown Your grace
And
moved us Lord to seek Your face.
Christ,
we still do not
Love
you nearly as we ought
Grant
us, Holy Lord
Please
conform us to your Word
Work
in us to do your will
And
make us be more loving still.
Christ,
we worship You
Who
is worthy? Only You!
Self-esteem
we shun
Keep
our frailness in our view
Bring
us nearer to obey
And
keep us in the narrow way.
Christ,
we yearn for You
By
Your Word our minds renew
Fix
our hope in You
Make
us come to You anew
Then
may we our sin confess
And
praise You, Christ, our righteousness.
- by Marc D. Carpenter