Out of the depths, I cry to You, O Lord.
Lord, hear my voice! Let Your ears be attentive to the voice of my supplication.
If You, Lord, should mark iniquities, then who could stand? But with You is forgiveness, that You may be revered.
I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and in His word I hope; my soul waits for the Lord more than those who watch for the morning, more than those who watch for the morning.
O Israel, hope in the Lord! For with the Lord there is steadfast love, and with Him is great power to redeem. It is He who will redeem Israel from all its iniquities.
Lord, hear my prayer, and let my cry come to You.
O God, come to my assistance! O Lord, make haste to help me!
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen.
The legacy of OUT OF THE DEPTHS # 1 Also known as “De Profundis” (Psalm 130)
“Out of the Depths,” also known as “De Profundis,” is a penitential prayer based on Psalm 130 in the Bible.
The prayer has been used in the Catholic Church since early Christian times and has been a cornerstone of the Church’s penitential and Lenten traditions.
“Out of the Depths” is similar to many other penitential prayers used in the Catholic Church and can be seen as an expression of the human need for reconciliation with God.
The prayer has been set to music by many great composers, including Bach, Mozart, and Palestrina, and is frequently used in Catholic liturgies, particularly during Lent.
The use of Psalm 130 in penitential prayers goes back to the 5th century, when Christians would recite the psalm as a prayer for mercy and redemption.
Over time, the psalm was incorporated into the liturgies of the Church, particularly in times of penance and repentance.
“Out of the Depths” has been adapted into many different languages and has been recited by Christians all over the world, reminding believers of God’s mercy and love even in times of sin and darkness.