101. Lord Jesus, I confess my guilt, that I have not lived this whole day unto Thy praise and glory. I have lacked in gratitude toward Thee, and have not taken to heart Thy bitter sufferings and death as I should. O Lord, so many sins *(Here think what sins and omissions you have especially to lament and confess.) have I this day committed against Thy law. I have neglected so much †(Think upon the things which you have especially neglected to do.) and have not improved myself. Gracious Redeemer, forgive me for the sake of Thy blood which Thou didst shed for me. Defend me this night against all harm and sin. Let my heart find rest and awake again in Thee, unto Thy praise. This day and at all times I commit and commend unto Thee my body, soul, spirit, honor, possessions, and living, to do with me according to Thy good pleasure. When matters go contrary to my pleasure, grant me grace and patience. Let me realize how this life is a vale of sorrow, and have desire only for the blessed fatherland, that I may joyfully contemplate death and praise Thee at last, with all the elect in everlasting life, world without end. Amen. (Pages 172)

63. ETERNAL, Omnipotent God and Father, I give Thee hearty thanks that throughout the night now past, as throughout all my days, Thou hast, through Thy holy angels, so graciously preserved me from all evil to body and soul; and hast caused me to live on in health and peace to see this blessed sabbath day, in which not only Thou didst create the light, but didst raise up my Savior for my righteousness’ sake. I beseech Thee, most heartily, pardon all my sins by which I have merited Thy wrath, and kindle my heart with Thy Holy Spirit so that I may daily increase before Thee in knowledge and in grace. Vouchsafe unto me Thy grace, that throughout this happy day I may fall into no sin or shame; but keep the day reverently, according to Thy will; and so to walk, that I, together with the loved ones whom Thou hast given me, may be defended from every evil of body and soul, ever remembering Thee in heart and mind. When at last my hour shall come, that I must depart hence, grant me to fall asleep blessed in the true knowledge of Thy Son unto eternal life. Amen. (Pages 98)

255. God, be merciful unto me and forgive me all my sins and transgressions, in the name of Thy beloved Son, Jesus Christ. For there is salvation in none other, and there is no other name under heaven given among men whereby we must be saved, except alone the name of Jesus Christ, Thy Son; and we believe that through the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ we shall be saved, even as were all our fathers. (Acts 15:11.)

Merciful God and Father, most heartily do I praise Thee and give thanks that Thou hast so paternally cared for me all the days of my life, and hast this day and during the whole week, even to this moment, graciously defended me against every evil to body and soul. By the grace which all repentant sinners find before Thee, I beseech Thee, cover and remember no more the sins which I this day and all this week have consciously or unconsciously committed against Thee or against my neighbor. Graciously grant, that I may step out of this dying week into a new Christian life, to be acceptable unto Thee and all the elect in heaven. And in the darkness of the night now falling, let me be commended into Thy most gracious arms, to rest and sleep in peace, and rise again refreshed and strong unto Thy further glory. And when my last day comes, receive me unto Thee, Lord Jesus Christ, for I am Thine and Thou art mine. O how gladly would I come soon and dwell with Thee. Amen. (Seed-Grains of Prayer: A Manual for Evangelical Christians by William Loehe, Wartburg Publishing House, 1914, Pages 427-429)