O blessed Jesus, You know the impurity of our affection, the narrowness of our sympathy, and the coldness of our love; take possession of our souls and fill our minds with an understanding of You. Break the stubbornness of our selfish wills and mold us in the likeness of Your unchanging love, O You who alone can do this; our Savior, our Lord, and our God.

The words of the gospel for those who repent and believe:

There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. (Romans 8:1)