Peccavi

I have cast myself to the wolves,

By my own accord have I been condemned,

I have procured my punishment,

Upon the consequences did I meditate,

Your Love, O God, I did deny.

Cast me not into aside into the flames, I beg!

Though I deserve worse,

Send chastisements and plague,

But have mercy on my soul,

I beg you, Lord.

A thousand times have You forgiven me,

And in return I betrayed you,

I am more at fault than any man,

And I do deserve damnation,

For my free will has purchased Hell.

But You, O Lord, art merciful,

And with the Centurion I cry:

Domine, non sum dignus, ut intres sub tecum meum,

Sed tantum dic verbo,

Et sanabitur anima mea.

C.D.S. June 2010