Eternal and Merciful God! I would now take up my work anew, and
cheerfully lay hold upon the task of my proper calling, into which Thou
hast placed me Thy servant, and thus labor according to my talents
received from Thee, that I might through them serve my neighbor and earn
my daily bread. I would therefore pray Thee with all my heart, to bestow
upon me knowledge, prudence, understanding and health for the performance
of my labor and work, according to Thy grace-abounding promise, and to
further and bless the same, that not only its beginning be well done, but
that I may also, through Thy paternal assistance and in Thy name,
profitably finish it, and at all times perform the duties of my calling
in Thy fear with a good conscience. Into Thy hands I commend my work;
grant that my undertakings be successful, and that I may accomplish the
work begun in Thy name, that the light may ever be shining upon my path,
unto Thy honor and praise and the welfare of myself and friends and
neighbors, through Thy dear Son Jesus Christ, our Lord, Amen. O Lord
Jesus, in Thy name and upon Thy Word I will let down my net. O Lord,
help, O Lord, let my work prosper. Amen.