A Prayer of Thanks after a Safe Journey

GRACIOUS GOD, Heavenly Father, to Thee I render thanks from the inmost of my heart that Thou hast granted me a safe journey and, by the protection of Thy dear angels, hast brought me back to my family, which has made our hearts glad. It is due to Thy fatherly care that I have been preserved from all harm, not having been killed by robbers or wild animals, nor having perished or suffered injury in floods or other dangers. I have been led in safety and good health to my journey’s end and back again, as was young Tobias by the angel Raphael. For all this I owe thanks to Thy fatherly care and almighty protection, and I heartily pray Thee, that Thou wouldest graciously extend to me and my family Thine almighty protection, and sustain body and soul by Thy power unto life eternal, for Christ Jesus’ sake. Amen.