2 You have forgiven the sinand taken away the guiltof your people.
3 Your fierce anger is no longeraimed at us.
4 Our Lord and our God,you save us!Please bring us back homeand don't be angry.
5 Will you always be angrywith us and our families?
6 Won't you give us fresh lifeand let your people be gladbecause of you?
7 Show us your loveand save us!
8 I will listen to you, Lord God,because you promise peaceto those who are faithfuland no longer foolish.