Prayer.
Merciful Father, look upon me with eyes of compassion, as thou didst look upon the prodigal son; for to thee only, O Father, belongs praise and honor, but unto us nothing but shame before thy face; hence, good Father, I commit soul and body into thy divine and gracious keeping: guide me, through Jesus Christ thy dear Son, into all things that are well pleasing to thy divine Spirit; and bring to folly and madness the counsel of the ungodly, and preserve us by thy divine word now and forever. Amen.
Composed by Walter of Stoelwijck.