What bad thoughts have I given way to?
Then ask God's forgiveness, and say:—
Forgive me, O God, for what I have done wrong to-day, and help me to do better for the future, for Jesus Christ's sake. Amen.
Bless, O Lord, my father and mother, my brothers and sisters (and others whom you wish to pray for). Keep them safe and well, and help them, for Jesus Christ's sake. Amen.
Lighten our darkness, we beseech Thee, O Lord; and by Thy great mercy defend us from all perils and dangers of this night; for the love of Thy only Son, our Saviour, Jesus Christ. Amen.
Into Thy hands, O Lord, I commend my spirit. Take care of me this night, and defend me from evil both in body and soul, for Jesus Christ's sake. Amen.
May God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Ghost, bless, preserve, and keep me now and for evermore. Amen.
(If you need further devotions, you can use some of the prayers on pp. [12] and [13], or read some of the hymns on pp. [53] and [54].
It is good to read a few verses of the Bible every night.)