An Evening Prayer to Be Used by a Child at Home

Glory be to Thee, O Lord, who hast preserved me the lay past, who hast defended me from all the evils to which I am constantly exposed in this uncertain life, who hast conmy health, who hast bestowed upon me all things necessary for life and g-odliness.

I humbly beseech Thee, O heavenly Father! to pardon whatsoever Thou hast seen amiss in me this day, in my thoug-hts, words or actions. Bless to me, I pray Thee, whatsoever g-ood instructions have been given me this day; help me carefully to remember them, and duly to improve them; that I may be ever growing in knowledge, and wisdom, and goodness.

I humbly beg thy blessing also upon all our spiritual pastors and masters, all my relations and friends, [particularly my father and mother, my brothers and sisters, and eve -y one in this house.’] Let it please Thee to guide us all in this life present, and to conduct us to thy heavenly kingdom.

I humbly commit my soul and body to thy care this night; begging thy gracious protection and blessing, through Jesus Christ our only Lord and Saviour; in whose words I conclude my prayer. Our Father, &c.