The Empty Vessel

Behold, Lord, an empty vessel that needs to be filled

My Lord, fill it

I am weak in the faith; strengthen me

I am cold in love; warm me and make me fervent,

that my love may go out to my neighbour

I do not have a strong and firm faith;

at times I doubt and am unable to trust you altogether

O Lord, help me

Strengthen my faith and trust in you

In you I have sealed the treasure of all I have

I am poor; you are rich and came to be merciful to the poor

I am a sinner; You are upright

With me, there is abundance of sin;

In you is the fullness of righteousness

Therefore I will remain with you, of whom I can receive,

but to whom I may not give.