The First Epistle of Clement to the Corinthians

For, lo, I was conceived in iniquity, and in sin did my mother bear me.

For, behold, thou hast loved truth, thou didst make plain to me the secret and hidden things of thy wisdom.

Thou shalt sprinkle me with hyssop, and I shall be cleansed; tliou shalt wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.

Thou shalt make me hear joy and gladness; the bones which have been humbled shall rejoice.

Turn thy face from my sins, and blot out all mine iniquities.