O God our Saviour, who by thy Prophet Nathan didst grant unto re- pentant David pardon of his transgressions, and didst accept Manasses’ prayer of penitence: Do thou, with thy wonted love towards mankind, accept also thy servant, N., who repenteth him (her) of the sins which he (she) hath committed; overlooking all that he (she) hath done, par- doning his (Her) offences, and passing by his (her) iniquities. For thou hast said, O Lord: With desire have I desired not the death of a sinner, but rather that he should turn from the wickedness which he hath com- mitted, and live; and that even unto seventy times seven, sins ought to be forgiven. For thy majesty is incomparable, and thy mercy is illimitable; and if thou shouldest regard iniquity, who should stand? For thou art the God of the penitent, and unto thee do we ascribe glory, to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now, and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.