I swear by God’s truth, there is no Yes and No about what we say to you. The Son of God, the Christ Jesus that we proclaimed among you – I mean Silvanus and Timothy and I – was never Yes and No: with him it was always Yes, and however many the promises God made, the Yes to them all is in him. That is why it is ‘through him’ that we answer Amen to the praise of God. Remember it is God himself who assures us all, and you, of our standing in Christ, and has anointed us, marking us with his seal and giving us the pledge, the Spirit, that we carry in our hearts.

Let your face shine on your servant.

Your will is wonderful indeed;
  therefore I obey it.
The unfolding of your word gives light
  and teaches the simple.

Let your face shine on your servant.

I open my mouth and I sigh
  as I yearn for your commands.
Turn and show me your mercy;
  show justice to your friends.

Let your face shine on your servant.

Let my steps be guided by your promise;
  let no evil rule me.
Let your face shine on your servant
  and teach me your decrees.

Let your face shine on your servant.

Alleluia, alleluia!
You will shine in the world like bright stars
because you are offering it the word of life.
Alleluia!