My brother died this am
Thanks for the prayers
It was quick and pain free physically
May Steve rest in peace and rise in glory.
Receive, O Lord, your servant, for he returns to you.
Into your hands, O Lord, we commend our brother Steve.
Wash him in the holy font of everlasting life, and clothe him in his heavenly wedding garment.
Into your hands, O Lord, we commend our brother Steve.
May he hear your words of invitation, “Come, you blessed of my Father.”
Into your hands, O Lord, we commend our brother Steve.
May he gaze upon you, Lord, face to face, and taste the blessedness of perfect rest.
Into your hands, O Lord, we commend our brother Steve.
May angels surround him, and saints welcome him in peace.
Into your hands, O Lord, we commend our brother Steve.
For all who love Steve:
Let us also pray for all who mourn, that they may cast their care on God, and know the consolation of his love.
Almighty God, look with pity upon the sorrows of your servants for whom we pray. Remember them, Lord, in your mercy; nourish them with patience; comfort them with a sense of your goodness; lift up your countenance upon them; and give them peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
(Book of Common Prayer, pp. 465-467)
Receive him oh lord who comes before you a child of your adoption. May he rest in peace and rise in glory.
ReplyDeleteGrant to his family the presence of your healing spirit.
May he rest in peace and rise in glory.
FWIW
jimB
Amen.
ReplyDeleteSo very sorry to learn of this. Prayers all 'round.
ReplyDeleteSad but thankful for a swift death. Praying for his soul and all those who mourn his loss.
ReplyDeleteWith Elizabeth, I'm thankful that it was mercifully swift. Prayers for all who loved and will miss Steve. May his soul rest in the peace of Christ.
ReplyDeleteAmen to what Elizabeth and Mother Amelia said!
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