2. Help me, this day, dear Father, to be thankful for good food, pure water, fresh air, comfortable apparel, dear loved ones, kind friends, true brethren, and sweet home.

3. May we earnestly thank Thee for the blessings of life when we sit around our family boards. Lord, may this not be a mere formality.

4. May I not speak an unkind word this day. Help me to be especially kind to my loved ones, to little children, to the aged, and to those who are of the household of faith.

5. May no unbecoming words proceed from my heart and lips. May no poor soul be wounded by the words that I utter this day. Help me, 0 God, to say the right thing in the right way.

6. Help me to speak a kindly word and give a pleasant smile to all with whom I come in contact this day.

7. May a portion of this day be spent in earnest study of thy Word. Help me to teach the Word in the family circle. May some dear soul be taught more of thy Word this day by our humble efforts.

8. Father, hear me when I pray. May I speak often to Thee this day. Help me to live so that thou canst abundantly bless me. Lord, may I pray much for others.

9. Help me, precious Father, to live this day as if it were the last day of my earthly sojourn.

10. And now, dear Father, the evening shadows have fallen about us again. We thank thee for the day and what it has brought us. We are tired and weary. Give us sweet rest. When our last day has come, Lord, may our work be done. May we, too, be able to say, "It is finished. Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit." Amen.