Almighty and most merciful Conductor
We have erred and strayed from thy beat like lost sheep
We have followed too much the intonations and tempo of our own hearts
We have offended against thy dynamic markings
We have left unsung those notes which we ought to have sung, and we have
sung those notes we ought not to have sung, and there is no support in us.
But thou, O Conductor, have mercy upon us miserable singers.
Succour the chorally challenged
Restore thou them that need extra note bashing
Spare thou them that are without pencil
Pardon our mistakes and have faith that hereafter we will follow thy direction,

and sing together in perfect harmony.