The Prayers of Yahweh's People

I pray you heartily to look upon me with the eyes of your mercy, as you did look upon the evildoer, who was hanged upon the cross beside you, and did open his heart that he confessed his sins; and he was mightily afraid of them, but yet despaired not, but confessed and desired your grace and mercy which you gave to him willingly and plentifully…Therefore, dear God and merciful Father, will I strengthen myself so much and more, and doubt nothing thereof. Amen.

-Martin Luther