Let Your Mercy Be on Us, O God, as We Place
Our Trust in You
Like Psalm 51, Psalm 33 pairs God’s mercy with our trust. In this wonderful hymn the just are called to praise God, who made the world by a mere word. “In the beginning was the Word…” (Jn 1:1). This psalm of praise celebrates the creative power of the word. Mercy calls us to mutual concern for others. All who pledge themselves to care for the needs of others are bonded together in trust.
Your words, O God, are faithful and all your works to be trusted.
You love justice and righteousness,
and fill the earth with your steadfast love.
God keeps a loving eye on all who believe,
on those who count on God to bring relief from famine,
to rescue them from death.
Our souls are waiting for you; you are our help and our shield.
Let your love be upon us, O God, as we place our hope in you.
[verses adapted from People’s Companion to the Breviary © 1997 by the Carmelites of Indianapolis]