soul which hath become defiled by countless sins, and take away from me
every evil thought of this visible life.
Forgive my sins, O 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, O God, blot out the multitude of my sins. Be pleased, O 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,
that he may deliver me from mine enemies; that, rising from my bed, I may
offer Thee prayers of thanksgiving.
Yea, O 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, O Jesus
Christ our God: for holy art Thou, and most glorious for ever. Amen.