Merciful God,
highest treasure,
we call to you in our need.
Have mercy on us.
Faithful Creator,
heavenly Father,
look on your beloved children now.
Have mercy on us.
When we were in pain,
you brought us joy,
and restored us to your Son’s kingdom.
Have mercy on us.
Christ, Son of God,
your church’s head, glory, joy and crown,
saving well of living water,
have mercy on us.
Look on your children,
the sheep of your scattered flock,
for this is why you came to this earth.
Have mercy on us.
You are our Atonement,
our appointed Redeemer,
our only intercessor,
Have mercy on us.
Holy Spirit, Counselor of your church,
most excellent master,
renew us and rule within us.
Have mercy on us.
Wipe out all sin and error.
Establish your Christendom
through your kindom of grace.
Have mercy on us.
Plant faith, hope and love,
strengthen and heal us,
and preserve your people to the end of the age.
Kyrie eleison.
Source: Kyrie cunctipotens 1566, from a musical arrangement by Hugo Diestler. Translated for A Collection of Prayers.