O Thou crucified Lord Jesus Christ, who, as the truly patient Lamb of God, didst suffer for me the most shameful death on the cross and with Thy precious blood didst redeem me from all sins, from death, and from the power of the devil: I pray Thee, give me the assurance of this redemption through Thy Word, govern my heart with Thy Holy Spirit, preserve me with Thy divine love, and hide me this day, both soul and body, in Thy holy wounds. Wash me clean from all my sins, teach me to live a life of good works, and finally lead me from this world of sorrows to Thine eternal joy and glory, Thou most faithful Savior, Jesus Christ, mine only Comfort, Hope, and Life. Amen. Evening Prayer. In the name of God the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. I thank Thee, my heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ, Thy dear Son, that Thou hast graciously kept me this day; and I pray Thee that Thou wouldst forgive me all my sins where I have done wrong, and graciously keep me this night. For into Thy hands I commend myself, my body and soul, and all things. Let Thy holy angel be with me that the wicked Foe may have no power over me. Amen. * * * * * O Lord Jesus Christ, Thou patient Lamb of God, Thou holy Sacrificial Offering for all my sins, and not for mine only, but for the sins of the whole world: I most heartily thank Thee that Thou hast graciously kept both my body and soul under Thy protecting care this day; and I pray Thee that Thou wouldst graciously pardon and forgive all my sins which I have committed this day, both through the weakness of my old evil nature and the temptations of the Evil Spirit, all of which sorely oppress my heart and conscience. Cover me this night with the wings of Thy grace and grant that my body may sleep in safety while my soul watches for Thy glorious coming to Judgment, ready to enter Thy blessed Kingdom of Glory. Grant this, O Lord, for the sake of Thy suffering and death. Amen. Before Meals. The eyes of all wait upon Thee, O Lord, and Thou givest them their meat in due season; Thou openest Thine hand and satisfiest the desire of every living thing. Lord God, heavenly Father, bless us and these Thy gifts which we receive from Thy bountiful goodness; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. After Meals. O give thanks unto the Lord, for He is good; for His mercy endureth forever. He giveth food to all flesh: He giveth to the beast his food and to the young ravens which cry. He delighteth not in the strength of the horse. He taketh not pleasure in the legs of a man. The Lord taketh pleasure in them that fear Him, in those that hope in His mercy. We thank Thee, Lord God, heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ, our Lord, for all Thy benefits, who livest and reignest forever and ever. Amen. A Short Form for Holy Baptism in Cases of Necessity. In urgent cases, in the absence of the pastor, any Christian may administer Holy Baptism.