Lutheran Prayer

LORD JESUS CHRIST, Thou only Savior of the world, to Thee I raise my heart and mind and again thank Thee for having, by Thy boundless mercy and love, preserved me in safety this past night from the wiles and power of the wicked foe. Lord Jesus Christ, Thou art my part and my heritage, my salvation rests with Thee, and I know of no helper save Thee in heaven or on earth. Therefore, because of Thine unutterable sufferings, and Thy death most bitter and ignominious, which Thou, out of great love, didst suffer for me, a poor sinner, I pray Thee, dearest Lord Jesus, be gracious and merciful unto me, bless and sustain me this day and the rest of my life, ever guarding and keeping me from sin and all ills, until Thou wilt graciously summon me to eternal joy and bliss, for Thy most holy name’s sake. Amen.