Prayer for Reconciliation with Neighbors

My God, I live, but I know not how long; I must die, but I know not when. I desire, therefore, to be reconciled with my neighbor in good time, in order that I may leave the world at peace with all, men. Heaven is called the home of peace. Irreconcilable, revengeful souls, and souls filled with anger and hatred, shall not ’be admitted into it, but excluded. Consequently I would free my heart from all anger and enmity, and .willingly forgive and ask forgiveness, in order that God may for Christ’s sake receive me into favor as one who is reconcilable to his fellowmen.

I am still on the way to eternity; therefore I will lay aside all malice, confident that as I forgive from the heart, so Thou wilt also forgive me. Therefore 1 herewith forgive from my heart all my enemies and all those who have at any time offended me by words or deeds. I pardon and forgive them, not only with my mouth, but also with my heart, and before God. I will no more think of their offense; I will forget it. And as a proof of my forgiveness, I wish them every good, and will do good to them whenever and wherever I can. Yea, I pray God to bless them, and to let it be well with them and their children in time and eternity.

And as I now forgive and have forgiven all those who have ever angered, offended, harmed, or grieved me; so I also herewith ask forgiveness of all those whom I have ever offended by word or deed, or whom I have injured or grieved. O forgive me, my dear friends, for the love of Jesus; bear no malice toward me. I acknowledge that. I have wronged you, and herewith sincerely ask your forgiveness; and if God should permit me to see you all here before my death-bed, I would ask your forgiveness in person.

O merciful God, graciously forgive me all the sins which I have ever committed out of malice or weakness, intentionally or unintentionally, against my neighbor. I now banish all enmity from my heart. I will not seek revenge; I will no longer think of my injuries. O remember not my sins and iniquities. O heavenly Father, have mercy upon me. O my Jesus, wash me clean from all my sins, and intercede for me. O Holy Spirit, sanctify my heart, and cleanse it from all imperfections. Thus I die happy and blessed. Amen.