O righteous and gracious God, I heartily acknowledge, that I am not only
conceived and born in sin, but have on account of human weakness in
various ways transgressed Thy holy ten commandments in thoughts, words
and actions, so that I have not only deserved this my sickness and other
temporal affliction, but have also deserved everlasting punishment. But
since Thy dear Son, my faithful Saviour Jesus Christ, has made
satisfaction for all my sins, original and actual, with His precious
merits and holy blood; I beseech Thee, that Thou wouldst for His sake be
gracious unto me, and of Thy great mercy, forgive my temporal and eternal
punishment. Guide me by Thy Holy Spirit, that I may separate myself from
the great multitude of the ungodly, that I may strive after the true
faith showing itself in good works; but especially that I may be patient
under afflictions, fight a good fight, keep the faith and a good
conscience, and finally live in Thy tabernacle forever. Do Thou alleviate
my bodily pains according to Thy good will, and help me that I may bear
my afflictions, for Jesus' sake. Amen.