Forgiveness and Faithful Use of Time
Seeks forgiveness for wasted time and diligence in God’s service throughout the life that remains.
Historical edition. Historical claims and instructions are preserved as historical context.
ALMIGHTY GOD, Whose ear is never stopped, Who forgivest all things to those who cry unto Thee; grant unto us that whatsoever there may be of life remaining for us, we may give diligent heed at this very hour to Thy call; that, so coming unto Thee, we may find work in Thy vineyard, and do it faithfully unto the end; beseeching Thee to forgive the wasted hours of the past, and of Thy graciousness, to see that there be no more. For all time to come grant us to serve Thee diligently and dutifully, that at last we may hear Thy voice saying unto us, “Well done, good and faithful servants; enter ye into the joy of your Lord.” So be it unto us all, through Jesus Christ our Lord.—AMEN.