This is a loose translation of the
hymn. It's purpose is simply to give
the English sense of the words.

O Iosa mo Dhia,
Tha 'n t-àm a teannadh dlùth
Nuair ‘s fheudar dhòmhs
Am peacadh chur air chùl.

O Jesus my God,
The time is approaching
When it is necessary for me
to put sin behind me.

Sèist:
Thoir mathanas dhomh, Iosa;
Do thròcair tha mi a guidh .
Cha chuir mi tuilleadh corraich ort,
Cha chuir a chaoidh.

chorus:
Forgive me, Jesus;
Your mercy I implore.
I will no longer offend you,
No never more.

T' Fhuil phrìseil dhòirt Thu,
Is shaor Thu m' anam truagh;
Na leig dhomh dhol a dhìth
San t-sìorraidheachd bhuan.

Your precious blood you spilled,
And you saved my poor soul;
Don't let me be lost
In eternity

Seall mi ‘s mi crom,
Gu dìblidh, deurach, goirt;
Mar Mhagdalen
A guidhe mathanas ort.

Behold me, prostrate,
worthless, tearful, hurt;
Like Magdalen
imploring your forgiveness