A Morning Prayer
by Johann Habermann
If you had not been my shield and defense, innumerable evils would have surrounded and danger have overcome me, that I could not have left my bed and risen in health - therefore, it becomes me to praise my God. Early do I seek you, and in the morning shall my prayer ascend unto you, that you would this day preserve me and all mine, from the devices and power of the Devil, from sin and shame, and from all evil.
- Johann Habermann -