May Our Lord Jesus Christ bless you, who of old on this day gloriously appeared to the shepherds in the manager;
May he himself protect and defend us in all things , who for us mercifully took upon himself our human infancy;
And may who is our Lord & Saviour graciously keep us until eternity
Amen
Pastor Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s Evening Prayer from prison (1944)
O Lord My God, thank you for bringing this day to a close; Thank you for giving me rest in body and soul.  Your hand has been over me and has guarded and preserved me 
Forgive my lack of faith and any wrong that I have done to-day, and help me forgive all who have wronged me.
Let me sleep in peace under your protection, and keep me from all the temptations of darkness.
Into your hands I commend my loved ones and all who dwell in this house;
I commend to you my body and soul.  O God your holy name be praised.
Amen 
