established the conversion and salvation of my soul. Be merciful to me a sinner, bereft of
every good deed, raise up my fallen soul which hath become defiled by countless sins, and
take away from me every evil thought of this visible life. Forgive my sins, 0 Only Sinless
One, in which I have sinned against Thee this day, known or unknown, in word, and deed,
and thought, and in all my senses. Do Thou Thyself protect and guard me from every
opposing circumstance, by Thy Divine Authority and power and inexpressible love for
mankind. Blot out, 0 God, Blot out the multitude of my sins. Be pleased, 0 Lord, to deliver
me from the net of the evil one, and save my passionate soul, and overshadow me with the
light of Thy countenance when thou shalt come in glory; and cause me, uncondemned now,
to sleep a dreamless sleep, and keep Thy servant untroubled by thoughts, and drive away
from me all satanic deeds; and enlighten for me the eyes of my heart with understanding, lest
I sleep unto death. And send me an angel of peace, a guardian and guide of my soul and
body, the he may deliver me from mine enemies; that, rising from my bed, I may offer Thee
prayers of thanksgiving. Yea, 0 Lord, hearken unto me, Thy sinful and wretched servant, in
confession and conscience; grant me, when I arise, to be instructed by Thy sayings; and
through Thine angels cause demonic despondency to be driven far from me: that I may bless
Thy holy name, and glorify and extol the most pure Theotokos Mary, whom Thou hast given
to us sinners as a protectress, and accept her who prayeth for us. For I know that she
exemplifieth Thy love for mankind and prayeth for us without ceasing. Through her
protection, and the sign of the precious cross, and for the sake of all Thy saints, preserve my
wretched soul, 0 Jesus Christ our God: for holy art Thou, and most glorious forever.
sinned today in word, deed, and thought. Grant me peaceful and undisturbed sleep; send thy
guardian angel to protect me from all evil. For Thou art the Guardian of our souls and bodies,
and unto Thee do we send up glory: to the + Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit,
now and ever, and unto the ages of ages.
us, as we go to sleep, relaxation of soul and body, and keep us from all dreams, and dark
pleasures; stop the onslaught of the passions and quench the burnings that arise in the flesh.