THANK-OFFERING AFTER RECOVERY

     I thank Thee, Lord God ALmighty, that because of my sins Thou hast like a father visited and chastened me.  Yea, Lord, it is good for me that Thou hast humbled me, that I may learn Thy ways.  O my God, like King Hezekiah I, too, have often thought:  "Mine age is departed and is removed from me as a shepherd's tent; I have cut off like a weaver my life; He will cut me off with pining sickness; from day even to night wilt Thou make an end of me."  But I see, my God, that my sickness was not unto death, but to the glory of God in order that THou, my Lord Jesus Christ, be magnified thereby.

     For Thou has been merciful unto me and hast made rich provisions for my soul.

     All my sins Thou didst cast behind Thee,  and my life THou didst prolong.  How well Thou didst remove my sickness, and how graciously THou didst help me!  I render thanks unto Thee, yea, I thank Thee from my inmost heart that THou hast strengthened and restored me, so that I can again behold Thy holy temple, go my way, and attend to my occupation.

     It is Thy goodness, O lord, that has prolonged my days.  Oh how often I shall recall Thy chastening rod and be on my guard all the days of life, lest I incur Thy wrath!

     Help me now, O Lord, my God, to begin a new life with my renewed state of health.

     Grant that I may at all times magnify Thy name, and let Thy praise evermore be in my mouth.  Guide me by Thy Holy Spirit that I may live to thy honor and not yield my members as instruments of unrighteousness to serve sin, but as instruments of righteousness to serve Thee, my God.  And I shall in Thy congregation sing songs of praise and glory to Thee all the days of my life.  Amen.

PRAYERS FOR THE SICK AND DYING. 8. At 12:00

                                   At Twelve O'clock.


     O dearest Lord Jesus, I render Thee heartfelt thanks that Thou hast revealed Thyself unto me in the writings of the holy prophets and apostles, to the end that I might believe on Thee and through faith in Thee have eternal life.  I pray Thee to keep me steadfast in the true faith that I may reach the end of my faith, even the salvation of my soul.  And render me watchful and well prepared, so that when Thou, my heavenly Bridegroom, dost come, I may meet Thee with joy and together with Thee enter the heavenly bridal chamber, where, free from all sins and imperfections, I shall love and praise Thee forevermore.  Amen.

PRAYERS FOR THE SICK AND DYING. 8. At 11:00

                            At Eleven O'clock.

     O Thou faithful Lord Jesus, who after Thy resurrection didst often and powerfully comfort Thy sorrowing disciples and dost kindly ask all the weary and heavy-laden to come unto Thee and promisest to give them rest:  oh, come also unto me in my sickness, comfort and refresh me, Thou my only Refuge, Comfort, and Support.  I yearn for the repose of a happy death and have a desire for the joyous resurrection of my body.  Let me experience both, the sooner, the better, and I will forever praise Thee together with the Father and the Holy Ghost.  Amen.                  

PRAYERS FOR THE SICK AND DYING. 8. At 10:00

                             At Ten O'clock.


     O Thou just and gracious God and Father, I confess with frankness and sorrow that I have not only been conceived and born in sin but that I have also frequently transgressed Thy holy Ten Commandments in thoughts, words, and deeds, thereby fully deserving both this my temporal cross and also everlasting punishment.

     But since thy most blessed Son, my faithful Savior Jesus Christ, with His precious merits and His holy blood has fully atoned for all my sins, original and actual, I pray Thee to be gracious unto me for his sake and not to add eternal punishment to my temporal chastisement.

     And so incline me by Thy Holy Spirit that I be separate from the great multitude of the ungodly and ever strive after true faith and those good Christian works that proceed therefrom.  Especially do Thou grant that I be patient in tribulation, fight a good fight, keep the faith and a good conscience, and after this life live in Thy tabernacle forever.  Grant relief to me in my suffereings, if it be Thy holy will, and so lighten my cross that I shall be able to bear it; for the sake of Thy dear Son Jesus Christ. Amen.

PRAYERS FOR THE SICK AND DYING. 8. At 9:00

                        At Nine O'clock


     O my dearest Lord Jesus, Thy suffering, though so grievous, came to a blessed end; Thou wast delivered through a happy death.  Oh, grant the same to me and put an end to my protracted sufferings.  For this I shall praise, extol, and magnify Thee.  Now I know Thou wilt ever be mindful of me, and my hope will never be lost in despair.  While on this earth, I am a member of Thy Church Militant; oh, let me be and remain a member of Thy Church Triumphant in heaven!  Amen.

PRAYERS FOR THE SICK AND DYING. 8. At 8:00

                         At Eight O'clock.


     O dearest Lord Jesus, Thou, who already on the eighth day of Thy sojourn here on earth didst begin to endure pain for me and to shed Thy blood, grant unto me a disposition willing to endure pain in patience and to Thy glory and gladden me with the hope that in the waters of great tribulation Thou wilt safely keep my soul, even as Thou didst the eight souls in the ark of Noah.  Let me be among the eight groups Thou didst pronounce blessed.  Grant me grace to be poor in spirit, patient in tribulation, meek toward mine enemies to hunger and thirst after righteousness, to be charitable towards needy Christians, pure of heart, peaceable towards my neighbors, and steadfast in persecution.  May I in this school of patience advance through all grades, finally to be translated to the blessed school of everlasting life, where I shall forever love and praise Thee together with the Father and Holy Ghost!  Amen.

PRAYERS FOR THE SICK AND DYING. 8. At 7:00

               At Seven O'clock.


     O God, my heavenly Father, Thou didst rest on the seventh day of creation; rest, I beseech Thee, also in my heart and keep Thy Sabbath in it; for Thou art the only Rest and Comfort of my soul.  O Lord Jesus, let the seventh and last word spoken by Thee on the cross be also my utterance when I am in travail of death, that I may commend my spirit to Thee, my heavenly Father.

     O Holy Spirit, Thou Teacher and Spirit of prayer, enkindle in me that constant devotional spirit that by means of the holy Lord's Prayer, the seven penitential psalms and other prayers and devotions, I may present my wants and needs to the Lord and be graciously heard by Him.  Amen.

PRAYERS FOR THE SICK AND DYING. 8. At 6:00

                           At Six O'clock


     O my dear God and Father, I thank Thee that Thou hast created me in Thy image and hast given me a human body and a rational mind; and I pray Thee, Thou wouldst not forsake me, Thy creature, in my present distress, but care for me as a father and rescue me by Thy power.  My tribulation is grievous, and each day has a burden of its own, butI know Thou wilt finally deliver me from all evil.  In Thee, O Lord, do I hope; let me never be confounded.  Amen.