The First to God the Father.
Almighty God! Thou Father of mercies and God of all consolation! Have
mercy upon me, as a father hath mercy upon his children. Remember that
Thy dear Son, Jesus Christ, became man for my sake. Remember that Thou
didst so love the world, that Thou gavest Thine only-begotten Son, that
whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
In this faith my soul comes to Thee and brings with it Thy dear Son,
Jesus Christ, whom Thou hast given me; for His sake do Thou remember me
and receive me into Thy grace. To Thee I commend my soul. Let me, Thy
dear child, remain in Thy grace, and have mercy upon me while I live, and
when I die, for the sake of Thy dear Son, our Lord Jesus. Amen.
The Second to God the Son.
Lord Jesus Christ, my only consolation and help! Thou hast borne my
griefs and wast wounded for my transgressions. Thou Lamb of God that
takest away the sins of the world! be Thou my righteousness, my
sanctification and my salvation. Heal my pains through Thy wounds. Let
not Thy innocent blood be shed in vain for me; take not Thy Holy Spirit
from me. Forsake me not in my last agony, but help me on to life
everlasting. Remember that I am Thy poor sheep, and Thou art my faithful
Shepherd. Take me into Thy arms, and carry me into Thy blessed Paradise.
Let me behold Thy gracious countenance and Thy glory. Amen.
The Third to God the Holy Ghost.
O God Holy Spirit, Thou only consolation for the distressed! Strengthen
and comfort my faint and sorrowful heart. Preserve my faith, which Thou
hast wrought in me, and quench not the smoking flax. Protect me from the
temptations of the wicked enemy. Let not my heart be terrified at death
nor despair; restrain all impatience, make me willing to obey the Lord my
God. Help me to close my life joyfully and happily. Keep my heart and
mind in the peace of my Lord Jesus Christ. When I can no more speak, keep
and seal the memory of the holy name of Jesus Christ in my heart, and
with the same let me peacefully fall asleep. Amen.