Celtic confession

Count us not as nothing, O God,
count us not at nothing, O Christ,
count us not as nothing, O kind Spirit,
nor abandon us to eternal loss.

We confess our sins to you, Father, Son, and Spirit Holy.
Compassionate God of life, your kindly pardon give:
for our careless talk,
our broken oath,
our empty speech;
for all that we have left undone,
for all that we have done amiss.

Jesus, only-begotten Son and Lamb of God the Father,
you gave the blood of your body to save us from the grave.

As we receive the Word and knowledge of your forgiveness,
enshield us, encircle us,
each day, each night, each dark, each light.

Uphold us, be our treasure, our triumph everlasting;
strong Son of God most high.