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 always with the Lord. Wherefore, comfort ye one another with these words.” 1 Thes. iv. 12-17.

Eternal rest give unto them, O Lord; and let perpetual light shine upon them.

V. The just shall be in everlasting remembrance: he shall not be afraid for any evil report.

Release, O Lord, the souls of all the faithful departed from the bonds of their sins.

V. And by the assistance of Thy grace, may they merit to escape the sentence of condemnation.

V. And enjoy the bliss of eternal light.

The day of wrath, that dreadful day,

Shall the whole world in ashes lay,

As David and the Sybil say.

What horror must invade the mind,

When the approaching Judge shall find,

Few venial faults in all mankind!