R (2a) Lord, in your strength the king is glad.
O Lord, in your strength the king is glad;
in your victory how greatly he rejoices!
You have granted him his heart’s desire;
you refused not the wish of his lips. R
For you welcomed him with goodly blessings,
you placed on his head a crown of pure gold.
He asked life of you: you gave him
length of days forever and ever. R
Great is his glory in your victory;
majesty and splendor you conferred upon him.
For you made him a blessing forever;
you gladdened him with the joy of your face. R
Alleluia, alleluia. The Lord sent me to bring glad tidings to the poor/ and to proclaim liberty to captives. Alleluia, alleluia.
- I did not come to call the righteous but sinners. l
