PRAYERS FOR THE SICK AND DYING: 2. ANOTHER MORNING PRAYER FOR A SICK PERSON

2.  Another Morning Prayer for a Sick Person

     I commit myself this day and all the days of my life to Thee, eternal Father, who hast created me; to Thee, eternal Son, who hast redeemed me; to Thee, God the Holy Ghost, who hast sactified me in Holy Baptism.  O Holy Trinity, render Thou me fit at all times to enter eternal bliss; through Jesus Christ, my Lord and Savior. Amen.

     O kind and merciful God and Father, by Thy grace I have again passed the night and have lived to see the enjoyable daylight once more.  I thank Thee that Thou hast been my Guard and Keeper, my Comforter and Helper; that Thou hast, like a father, sustained my frail body and my sorrowing soul; that Thou hast preserved me from a sudden death, great temptations, and other ills; and that Thou hast by Thy holy angels powerfully protected me from a sudden death, great temptations, and other ills; and that Thou hast by Thy holy angels powerfully protected me against the devil, the prince of darkness.  It is due to Thy mercy and grace that I am still living.  Do also this day, I heartily beseech Thee, turn Thy face unto me and so guard and guide me that there may be nothing sinful in my thoughts, words, or actions.  Lead me, Thy needy sheepk, in the paths of Thy holy Word, which is my only comfort in my distress.  Preserve me, O Lord, for I trust in Thee; Thou art my only Strength, my God, and my greatest Treasure.  So direct my mind and my desires that I shall fear and also love Thee.  Dispel all that does not emanate from Thee.  May I be so immersed in Thee that in my cross and my distress I may submit my will to Thee and trust in Thee alone, since no man can counsel or save me.  Thou art the true Physician of all sick, the true Comforter of all in distress, the only Salvation of the dying.  Heal me, comfort me, and sve me, O heavenly Father! Graciously keep me this day from sin and all evil, from the wiles of the devil, from the offenses of the world, and the evil lusts of mine own sinful flesh.  Grant unto me patience, hope and perseverance.  And when the time of my sojourning is at an end, give me an easy and blessed death.  I ask this for Jesus' sake, Thy dear Son, my Savior.  Amen.