31. PRAYERS OF THANKS AFTER THE THUNDER-STORM

     Almighty God, heavenly Father, who hast said unto us, "Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver thee and thou shalt glorify Me," we render Thee heartfelt thanks and praise for having graciously heard our prayer and caused the wild storm to pass by without injury to us in person or property.  In this wise Thou hast again like a father shown Thy faithful heart towards us, in that Thou dost not deal with us after our sins nor reward us according to our iniquities.  Grant unto us, O Father of all grace, for the sake of Thine only-begotten Son Jesus Christ, that we may constantly amend our lives because of these earnest abmonitions, henceforth live in Thy fear, and prepare for the coming of Thy dear Son in order that we may meet Him in gladness, enter the new heaven, in which righteousness dwells, with joy and rejoicing, and eternally  possess it with Thee in blissful contemplation of Thyself; through the same Thy dear Son Jesus Christ, our Lord.  Amen.