Psalm 85
O Lord, you were gracious to your land
: you restored the fortunes of Jacob.
You forgave the iniquity of your people
: and covered all their sin.
You put aside all your wrath
: and turned away from your fierce indignation.
Return to us again, O God our saviour
: and let your anger cease from us.
Will you be displeased with us for ever
: will you stretch out your wrath from one generation to another?
Will you not give us life again
: that your people may rejoice in you?
Show us your mercy, O Lord
: and grant us your salvation.