R (8a and 9a) Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will.
I have waited, waited for the Lord,
and he stooped toward me and heard my cry.
And he put a new song into my mouth,
a hymn to our God. R
Sacrifice or offering you wished not,
but ears open to obedience you gave me.
Holocausts or sin-offerings you sought not;
then said I, “Behold I come.” R
“In the written scroll it is prescribed for me,
to do your will, O my God, is my delight,
and your law is within my heart!” R
I announced your justice in the vast assembly;
I did not restrain my lips, as you, O Lord, know. R
- Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. l
