Ash Wednesday, ABC, Responsorial Psalm R. (see 3a) Be merciful, O Lord, for we have sinned. Ps. 51:3-4, 5-6ab, 12-13, 14 and 17 R. Be merciful, O Lord, for we have sinned. Have mercy on me, O God, in your goodness; in the greatness of your compassion wipe out my offense. Thoroughly wash me from my guilt and of my sin cleanse me. R. Be merciful, O Lord, for we have sinned. For I acknowledge my offense, and my sin is before me always: "Against you only have I sinned, and done what is evil in your sight." R. Be merciful, O Lord, for we have sinned. A clean heart create for me, O God, and a steadfast spirit renew within me. Cast me not out from your presence, and your Holy Spirit take not from me. R. Be merciful, O Lord, for we have sinned. Give me back the joy of your salvation, and a willing spirit sustain in me. O Lord, open my lips, and my mouth shall proclaim your praise. R. Be merciful, O Lord, for we have sinned.
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I've been looking at Victoria's setting and made a little arrangement as a Responsorial Psalm, although I think more drastic intervention still may be called for to get a satisfying pointing...
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