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 Merciful God, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ who is the Resurrection and the Life: Raise us, we humbly pray, from  the death of sin to the life of righteousness; that when we  depart this life we may rest in him, and at the resurrection  receive that blessing which your well&#8209;beloved Son shall then  pronounce: “Come, you blessed of my Father, receive the  kingdom prepared for you from the beginning of the world.”  Grant this, O merciful Father, through Jesus Christ, our  Mediator and Redeemer. Amen.

Grant, O Lord, to all who are bereaved the spirit of faith and courage, that they may have strength to meet the days to  come with steadfastness and patience; not sorrowing as those  without hope, but in thankful remembrance of your great  goodness, and in the joyful expectation of eternal life with  those they love. And this we ask in the Name of Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen.

Almighty God, Father of mercies and giver of comfort: Deal graciously, we pray, with all who mourn; that, casting all  their care on you, they may know the consolation of your  love; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.