Ein einfeltige weyse zu betten für einen gutten freundt

Paul says: The days are evil), so that we should rightly be tired of life and desirous of death. But you, dear Father, know our weakness. Therefore, help us to travel safely through such manifold evil and wickedness. And when the time comes, give us a merciful hour and a blessed departure from this jamerthal valley of sorrow, so that we do not become terrified or despairing before death, but rather with firm faith commend our souls into your hands. Amen.

Finally, take note that you must always make the "Amen" strong and not doubt. God is listening to you, certainly with all grace, and says "yes" to your prayer. And think indeed that you do not kneel and stand there alone, but rather the whole of Christenheit Christendom, or all devout Christians are with you, and you