The God of Jacob Listens

A prayer of thanksgiving after the completion of treatment for cancer

written in the style of the Psalms

O LORD, God of Hosts! You are very great.

                O God of Jacob, you have heard my plea,

You have been my rock

                And your steadfast love is my strength

For my body turned against me

                My bowels were in open rebellion

My spirit also was crushed

                I was laid very low.

But you did not let me sink down,

                You persevered by life from the pit

You heard my prayer from the depths; 

                My cry from the brink of despair

You stretched out your arm to help me.

                Your right hand has held me fast.

With steadfast love and mercy You comfort me;

                And brought peace through your Christ.

You forgive sins and pardon transgression for His sake.

                By the power of your Anointed you bring life and save from the pit.

You have surrounded me with your holy ones.

                Your people, O LORD, have shown love for you.

Therefore, I will proclaim your wonders in the congregation.

                I will teach your steadfast love as long as I have my being.

That generations yet unborn my proclaim your glory;

                Our children’s children will sing your praise.

Your Glory, O LORD, is forever!

                Your praise, O God of Jacob, to all generations.

Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now and will be forever, Amen.