O God Almighty, Thou God of the righteous, who hast made the sea and the dry land and hast all things in Thy hand, Thou didst give rise to the storm which raises such billows that our vessel is now borne aloft towards the heavens, now down again into the depths, and reels to and fro like a drunken man and is at his wit's end - to use the words of inspiration. In such danger and distress we now are on this voyage. But since Thou hast said, "Call upon Me in the day of trouble, I will deliver thee," we in this great need, from which no creature can deliver us but Thou alone, hold out to Thee Thy word with believing hearts and pray Thee that according to Thy mercy Thou wouldst show forth Thine almighty power, rebuke the wind and the sea, and let there be a great calm. Graciously preserve us, we beseech Thee, from harm and shipwreck, hold Thy gracious hand over us, and mercifully deliver us from this danger. We shall then bless Thy name all the days of our lives, ever be mindful of this Thy signal help, and amend our lives to accord with Thy holy Word. O Lord God, be merciful unto us and forgive our sins for Christ Jesus' sake. O help us, or we perish! O Lord, deliver us for Thy mercy's sake! But if Thou hast decreed that our life is to end here, then grant us Christian patience, keep us in true faith, give us the end of our faith, even the salvation of our souls. Lord, be Thou with us, forsake us not. Thou canst deliver from death; Thou canst also deliver us from danger. O hear us, hear us, hear us, God the Father, for Jesus Christ's sake! Hear us, O Lord Jesus, for the sake of Thy holy five wounds! Hear us, O God the Holy Ghost, for the sake of Thy mercy and grace! Help us, God the Father; help us, God the Son; help us, God the Holy Ghost, for Thine own sake, for the sake of Thy glorious name, and for the sake of Thy never-ending grace and mercy. Amen.
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