[Lament I] Daniel opened Jeremiah and counted the years, Then closed every argument and opened his tears. We have sinned, done wickedly, turned from the way, The shame on our faces is rightly displayed. [Refrain] O Lord, hear; O Lord, forgive, Not for our righteousness, but mercy that lives. [Lament II] The city is called by thy name though in dust, Let thy face shine where the sanctuary was crushed. While confession was speaking, Gabriel came, Swift from the presence with measure and frame. [Hope Turn] Seventy weeks held judgment and hope, Sin, desolation, covenant, and appointed close. The beloved was answered before he could cease, Prayer became prophecy, but mercy remained the plea. [Final Chorus] O Lord, hear; O Lord, forgive, Not for our righteousness, but mercy that lives. The beloved was answered before he could cease, Prayer became prophecy, but mercy remained the plea.