Luther's Evening Prayer
By Martin Luther

       Luther's Evening Prayer
       From:
       Luther's Little Instruction Book
       (The Small Catechism of Martin Luther)
       Appendix 1: Devotions
       Translated by Robert E. Smith
       July 11, 1994

       My Heavenly Father, I thank You, through Jesus Christ, Your
       beloved Son, that You have protected me, by Your grace. Forgive, I
       pray, all my sins and the evil I have done. Protect me, by Your
       grace, tonight. I put myself in your care, body and soul and all
       that I have. Let Your holy angels be with me, so that the evil
       enemy will not gain power over me. Amen.