Ash Wednesday (First day of Lent)

Almighty and everlasting God, you hate nothing that you have made and
forgive the sins of all who are penitent: make in us new and contrite hearts
so that, lamenting our sins and acknowledging our wretchedness, we may
receive from you, the God of all mercy, perfect remission and forgiveness
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. (An English Prayer Book, Church Society, 1994)