O God, early in the morning do I cry unto Thee,
Help me to pray, and to think only of Thee.
I cannot pray alone.
In me there is darkness, but with Thee there is light.
I am lonely but Thou leavest me not.
I am feeble in heart, but Thou leavest me not.
I am restless, but with Thee there is peace.
In me there is bitterness but with Thee there is patience;
Thy ways are past understanding, but Thou knowest the way for me.
O heavenly Father I praise and thank Thee for the peace of the night.
I praise and thank Thee for this new day.
I praise and thank Thee for all thy goodness and faithfulness throughout my life.
Thou has granted me many blessings: now let me accept tribulation from Thy hand.
Thou will not lay on me more than I can bear.
Thou makest all things work together for good for Thy children.
Lord Jesus Christ Thou wast poor and in misery,
A captive and forsaken as I am Thou knowest all man’s distress;
Thou abidest with me when all others have deserted me;
Thou dost not forget me but seekest me.
Thou willest that I should know Thee and turn to Thee.
Lord I hear thy call and follow thee; Do thou help me.
Chiefly do I remember all my loved ones, my fellow prisoners,
And all who in this house perform their hard service.
Lord have mercy, restore me to liberty, and enable me to live now that I may answer before Thee and before the world.
Lord whatever this day may bring, Thy name be praised.