In November, we keep the worthy custom of remembering and praying for those who have died. I especially favor this prayer which I first found in the 1969 Rite of Funerals - and then discovered in a musical setting by Carol Browning. You might pause for a moment and remember, perhaps even write down, the names of those who have died for whom you want to pray this night, this month...
Peace be with those who have left us,
with those who have gone to God.
May they be at peace.
May they be with God.
May they be at peace.
May they be with God.
May they be with the living God.
May they be with the immortal God.
May they be in God's strong arms
and gentle hands.
May they sleep in peace.
May they live in peace.
May they be where the name of God is great.
May they be with the living God
now and on the day of judgment.
May they live with God.
May they live in eternal light.
May they live in eternal light.
May they live in the peace of the Lord.
May they live forever in peace
With God in peace.
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Protect us, Lord, while we're awake
and watch over us while we sleep
that awake, we might keep watch with you
and asleep, rest in your peace...
Amen.
Two songs this evening: the first is Carol Browning's setting of the prayer above and the second another, John Rutter's setting of a blessing written by William Sharp.
Peace Be With Those by Carol Browning
Peace be with those who have gone to God.
May they be at peace.
May they be with God.
May they be at peace.
May they be with God.
May they be with the living God.
May they see the immortal God.
May they see the immortal God.
May they find their delight in the Lord.
May they rest secure in God.
May they know the peace of the Lord.
May they rest forever in peace.
Deep Peace by John Rutter, performed by Libera
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