LUTHER’S MORNING PRAYER
In the morning when you get up, make the sign of the cross + and say:
In the name of the Father, and of the Son + and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
“I thank You my heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ Your dear Son, That You have kept me this night from all harm and danger; and I pray you would keep me this day also from sin and every evil, that all my doings and life may please You. For into my hands I commend myself, my body and soul, and all things. Let Your holy angel be with me, that the evil foe may have no power over me. Amen.
This may be preceded by the Lord’s Prayer and the Apostle’s Creed.
LUTHER’S EVENING PRAYER
In the evening when you go to bed, Make the sign of the cross and say:
In the name of the Father and of the + Son and of the Ho;y Spirit. Amen! I thank you, my heavenly Father , through Jesus Christ your dear Son, that you have graciously kept me this day; and I pray that you would forgive me all my sins where I have dine wrong, and graciously keep me this night. For into your hands I commend myself, my body and soul, and all things. Let your holy angel be with me, that the evil foe may have no power over me. AMEN!
This may be preceded by the Lord’s Prayer and the Apostle’s Creed.