Ask forgiveness for the day and entrust the night to God’s care.
Historical edition. Historical claims and instructions are preserved as historical context.
For Forgiveness
BEFORE we go to rest, we would commit ourselves to God's care through Christ, beseeching Him to forgive us for all our sins of this day past, and to keep alive His grace in our hearts, and to cleanse us from all sin, pride, harshness and selfishness, and give us the spirit of meekness, humility, firmness, and love. O Lord, keep Thyself present to us ever, and perfect Thy strength in our weakness. Take us and ours under Thy blessed care this night and evermore; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.