1 From a sea of troublesI call out to you, Lord.
2 Won't you please listenas I beg for mercy?
3 If you kept record of our sins,no one could last long.
4 But you forgive us,and so we will worship you.
5 With all my heart,I am waiting, Lord, for you!I trust your promises.
6 I wait for you more eagerlythan a soldier on guard dutywaits for the dawn.Yes, I wait more eagerlythan a soldier on guard dutywaits for the dawn.
7 Israel, trust the Lord!He is always merciful,and he has the powerto save you.
8 Israel, the Lord will save youfrom all your sins.