Alternative Funeral Service - Yr Eglwys yng Nghymru

62.
Almighty Father, Creator God, source and goal of every life:
have mercy upon us.
Jesus Christ, crucified Saviour and living Lord,
companion and guide:
have mercy upon us.
Holy Spirit, by whose power we are renewed,
and by whose light we may walk without doubt or fear:
have mercy upon us.
In the weakness of our faith,
the shallowness of our hope,
and our lack of love:
have mercy upon us.
When we keep our gifts to ourselves,
and endeavour to live without you:
have mercy upon us.
Because you have made us for yourself:
we thank you, Lord.
Because you hold all souls in life:
we thank you, Lord.
Because in all our griefs and troubles you refresh us,
leading us by the waters of comfort:
we thank you, Lord.
Because by the resurrection of your Son
you have given us the assurance of faith,
the light of hope and the power of love:
we thank you, Lord.
63.
Let us pray with confidence to God our Father,
who raised Christ his Son from the dead for the salvation of all.
Grant, Lord, that your servant may know the fullness of life
which you have promised to those who love you.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Be close to those who mourn:
increase their faith in your undying love.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
May we be strengthened in our faith,
live the rest of our lives in following your Son,
and be ready when you shall call us to eternal life.
Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Show your mercy to the dying;
strengthen them with hope,
and fill them with the peace and joy of your presence.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Lord, we commend all those who have died to your unfailing love,
that in them your will may be fulfilled;
and we pray that we may share with them
in your eternal kingdom;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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