This confession and assurance liturgy originally appeared in "A Classic TULIP Bouquet—Week 3: Limited Atonement."
We Are Reconciled to God
Call to Confession
If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. But if we confess our sins, God, who is faithful and just, will forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
—1 John 1:8
In humility and faith let us confess our sin to God.
Sung Response
“O Christ, the Lamb of God,” (women and girls, measures 1-6)
O Christ, the lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world, have mercy upon us.
Prayer of Confession
Eternal God, our judge and redeemer,
we confess that we have tried to hide from you,
for we have done wrong.
We have lived for ourselves,
and apart from you.
We have turned from our neighbors
and refused to bear the burdens of others.
We have ignored the pain of the world
and passed by the hungry, the poor, and the oppressed.
Through your atoning love,
forgive our sins,
and free us from selfishness,
that we may choose your will
and obey your commandments,
through Jesus Christ our Savior.
—Mary Hulst © 2002 Reformed Worship.org CC BY-NC-SA 4.0
Sung Response
“O Christ, the Lamb of God,” (men and boys, measures 7-12)
O Christ, the lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world, have mercy upon us.
Assurance of Pardon, based on Isaiah 53:6
All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned to our own way, and the Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all.
Sung Response
“O Christ, the Lamb of God,” (all sing measures 13–20)
O Christ, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world, grant us your peace. Amen.
