Merciful God, gracious Father! I heartily thank Thee that during the past
day and up to the present hour Thou hast graciously protected me from all
danger and harm of body and soul, and pray Thee, that, for the sake of
Jesus Christ, Thy dear Son, Thou wouldst graciously forgive all the sins
which I have this day again committed against Thee in thoughts, words and
deeds, and let them be remembered against me no more. And as I am now
about to lie down to rest, I pray, Thou wouldst this night also protect
and defend me from all harm and danger of body and soul, so that, being
defended against the wiles and power of the devil, against evil, harmful
and wicked dreams, I may safely rest and sleep this night, and awake
again refreshed and in health to Thy honor. I now commend myself entirely
into Thy divine hand; Thou hast redeemed me, Thou faithful God. Amen.