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 of death is sin: and the strength of sin is the law. But thanks be to God, Who hath given us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.

Eternal rest give to them, O Lord ; and let perpetual light shine upon them. V. The just shall be in everlasting remembrance; he shall not fear the evil hearing.

Loose, O Lord, the souls of the faithful departed from every bond of sin. V. Helped by Thy grace, may they be counted worthy to escape from the avenging judgment. V. And evermore in joy to look upon that light which is Thyself.

readed day, that day of ire,

When the world shall melt in fire,

Told by Sibyl and David’s lyre.

Fright men’s hearts shall rudely shift,

As the Judge through gleaming rift