Oh dear Lord, please hear this prayer, And wrongs I’ve done forgive. For when You give the gift of love, of body, soul and mind, A sin it is to spurn that gift, holy and divine. Forgive the sin of living days without the heat of passion. Forgive the sin of talking on instead of taking action. Forgive the sin of holding back for fear of stern rejection. Forgive the sin of playing games instead of showing passion. Forgive the sin of saying no when yes was my true meaning. Forgive the sin of acting cold when love was my true feeling. Forgive the sin of letting fear prevent a warm embrace. Forgive the sin of talking on when silence would be grace. Forgive the sin of risking naught to just in safety live. Forgive the sin of taking more than I could gladly give. Forgive the sin of making less of days and precious nights Than making of that sacred time a thrust to greater heights. For when You give the gift of love, of body, soul and mind, A sin it is to spurn that gift, holy and divine.