Merciful, gracious God and Father! Most heartily do I again give Thee
praise and thanks, that Thou hast during the whole period of my life
taken thought for me in such a fatherly manner, and hast so graciously
protected me from all harm and danger of soul and body during this day,
even during the whole week up to the present hour. And I further pray
Thee, that Thou wouldst through Thy grace, which all penitent sinners
have with Thee, blot out all my sins, which I have this day and through
the whole week committed knowingly or unknowingly against Thee and my
neighbor, and let them be remembered against me no more for ever. And
help me graciously that I may pass from the old week into a new Christian
life, well-pleasing to Thee, and to all the elect in heaven. May I be
commended to Thy gracious arms this night, that I may rest and sleep
safely, and arise again refreshed and in health further to praise Thee.
And when my last hour comes, take me to Thee, Lord Jesus Christ; for I am
Thine and Thou art mine, how gladly and willingly would I soon be with
Thee! Amen.