Chorus
Yes, I shall arise and return to my Father!
Verse 2
To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul,
In you, O my God, I place all my trust.
Verse 3
Look down on me, have mercy, O Lord,
Forgive me my sins, behold all my grief.
Verse 4
My heart and soul shall yearn for your face,
Be gracious to me and answer my plea.
Verse 5
Do not withhold your goodness from me;
O Lord, may your love be deep in my soul.
Verse 6
To you I pray, have pity on me;
My God, I have sinned against your great love.
Verse 7
Mercy I cry, O Lord, wash me clean,
And whiter than snow my spirit shall be.
Verse 8
Give me again the joy of your help;
Now open my lips, your praise I will sing.
Verse 9
Happy are they forgiven by God,
Their sins blotted out, their guilt is no more.