This is an English translation of Veit Dietrich’s Summaria Christlicher Lehr für das Junge Volck. It was first published in German in 1546. An explanation of the work found on the University of Vienna’s website states, “Until the 19th century, this book served as a devotional resource in many communities. Its advantages are simplicity and didacticism.” Dietrich ...

God, I adore you. I offer myself to you to work with strength of soul and body in your service and praise. Forgive all my sins and offences, and strengthen my faith, warm my love, teach me humility and obedience, and guide me with your divine Word, that I may serve you with all readiness and cheerfulness. You know all my thoughts and actions. Guide and strengthen me, and keep...

God of light, Father of life, giver of wisdom, benefactor of our souls, in your Word you give those who trust in you things the angels long to look into. Sovereign Lord, you brought us from the depths of darkness to light. You have given us life out of death. You have graciously led us to freedom from slavery, and you have scattered the darkness of sin within us. Enlighten ou...

Lord, guide us in your way, and mercifully lead our thirsting minds to the fountain of your wisdom, that we may be free from heavy sorrows, and drink in the sweetness of life eternal; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Mozarabic, before A.D. 700. Revised from Prayers Ancient and Modern.

I need you to teach me day by day, according to each day’s ...

Most merciful and gracious Father, I bless and magnify your name that you have adopted me as your dear child and have given me the inheritance of my elder Brother, Jesus Christ. Father of mercies and God of all comfort, strengthen me that I may bear the yoke and burden of the Lord, without grumbling or unwillingness. Lord, I am unable to stand under the cross by myself, but y...