At this point the hymn turns to the subjects declaiming the praise , both the Church in general and the singer in particular , asking for mercy on past sins , protection from future sin , and the hoped-for reunification with the elect .

Then the hymn stops singing about praise , both the Church in general and the singer himself , and asks for mercy on past sins , protection from future sin , and the hope to be reunited with MISC@1 in Heaven .
