Consideration in the evening

The day has gone again, and this part of my life

how have I spent it? Has it passed by in vain?

Have I seriously strived after the good?

Have I, perhaps, only obeyed myself and not my duties?

God, who knows everything, what could I conceal from You?

Every day I still feel the frailty of my soul.

Forgive my breach of duty through Christ's blood;

Forgive and do not pronounce judgement on me.

Yes, You forgive the one, who is wounded by his sins;

You love mercy and You will have mercy on me, too.

You protect me this night as well;

if I live, I live to Thee, if I die, I die to Thee!