But now, for a brief moment, the Lord our God has been gracious in leaving us a remnant and giving us a firm place in his sanctuary, and so our God gives light to our eyes and a little relief in our bondage.
(Ezra 9:8 -- NIV)

Lord, the God of Israel, you are righteous! We are left this day as a remnant.  Here we are before you in our guilt, though because of it not one of us can stand in your presence.
(Ezra 9:15 -- NIV)