By Martin Luther

               Luther's Morning Prayer
                                                            From:
                                          Luther's Little Instruction Book
                                    (The Small Catechism of Martin Luther)
                                                 Appendix 1: Devotions
                                           Translated by Robert E. Smith
                                                       July 11, 1994

                  My Heavenly Father, I thank You, through Jesus Christ, Your
                  beloved Son, that You kept me safe from all evil and danger last
                  night. Save me, I pray, today as well, from every evil and sin, so
                  that all I do and the way that I live will please you. I put
                  myself in your care, body and soul and all that I have. Let Your
                  holy Angels be with me, so that the evil enemy will not gain power
                  over me. Amen.