Lutheran Prayer

MERCIFUL AND GRACIOUS GOD AND FATHER, I again render Thee heartfelt thanks and praise, for having, during all the days of my life, taken so paternal a care of me, and having during the day, yea, during the week up to this very hour, graciously guarded me against all harm of body and soul. I pray Thee furthermore, by that grace that all penitent sinners have before Thee, Thou wouldst cover and nevermore remember the sins that today and all week I have committed against Thee and my neighbor, knowingly and unknowingly. And grant in grace, I pray Thee, that in leaving the old week I may enter a new Christian life, pleasing to Thee and to all the elect in heaven. For the coming night I commit myself to Thy gracious protection, that I may rest and sleep in safety, and rise to Thy further honor refreshed and in health. And if the hour of my death be at hand, take me unto Thyself, Lord Jesus, for I am Thine and Thou art mine; my soul yearneth to be with Thee. Amen.