Sleeping Pledge I appreciate the grace of Nature, which has enabled me to live and learn today. 1 By the grace of Nature, I am grateful for all that has happened today. 4 Through the grace of Nature, I am repentant for my own lack of effort. 5 As I reflect upon today, I am forming a new pledge for tomorrow. 2 By the grace of Nature, I shall now rest. I give thanks. 3 Note:The order of these five lines has been changed from the Japanese original, which was written in the order as numbered.