0 Lord, according to Thy great mercy ; and according to the multitude of Thy compassions, blot out my transgression. Wash me still more from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin. For I acknowledge my iniquity, and my sin is ever before me. Against Thee only have I sinned, and done that which was evil in Tliy sight ; that Thou mayest be justified in Thy sayings, and mayest overcome when Thou^ art judged. For, behold, I was conceived in transgressions, and in my sins did my mother conceive me. For, behold. Thou hast loved truth ; the secret and hidden things of wisdom hast Thou shown me. Thou shalt sprinkle me with hyssop, and