A Psalm

Draw me up again, O God,

from the pit in which I dwell. 

I have fallen deep in this well

and have been found empty. 

Restore me from this desolate place,

My King, Foundation of my soul,

and bring me to the still waters 

of Your steadfast arms 

and the shadow of Your wings. 

Breathe life again into my bones

and prepare me for Your courts

that I may love you more. 

Sing over my misery

and save me from my iniquity. 

I have longed after idols

and sought the gods of foreign kings,

but Your faithfulness never failed;

not once have I been abandoned. 

Strengthen me with my wounds

and build my hands with Your discipline. 

Cause my soul to praise Your name;

sift me into Your halls

and requite my heart to Your will. 

Glory to Your name, Lord of all creation!