Alternative Funeral Service - Yr Eglwys yng Nghymru

A Child
Old Testament: II Samuel 12.16-23. David’s son dies
Psalm: 38.9-end
Psalm Prayer: Lord, have mercy on those who go about mourning all the day long, who feel
numb and crushed and are filled with the pain of grief, whose strength has given up, and
whose friends and neighbours are distant. You know all our sighing and longings : be near to
us and teach us to fix our hope on you alone; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Apocrypha: Wisdom 4.8-11, 13-15. Age is not length of time
Canticle: A Song of St.Anselm
Gospel: Luke 12.35-40. The coming of the Son of Man
Prayer.
ENDING
The minister says this or another suitable ending:
The Lord God almighty is our Father: he loves us and tenderly cares for us.
The Lord Jesus Christ is our Saviour: he has redeemed us and will defend us to the end.
The Lord, the Holy Spirit is among us: he will lead us in God’s holy way.
To God almighty, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit: be praise and glory today and for ever.
Amen.
V. ON THE MORNING OF THE FUNERAL
This brief form of service is intended to provide a short time of recollection some time before
going to the Funeral. It may be led by a friend, family member or the minister.
PREPARATION
As we set out on our journey today, we pray for the presence of Christ, who has gone this
way before us. Lord Jesus, you have shown us the way to the Father:
Lord, have mercy.
Lord Jesus, your word is a light to our path:
Christ, have mercy.
Lord Jesus, you are the good shepherd, leading us into everlasting life:
Lord, have mercy.
THE WORD
Lamentations 3.22-26, 31-33.
PRAYER
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Heavenly Father, you have not made us for darkness and death, but for life with you for ever.
Without you we have nothing to hope for; with you we have nothing to fear. Speak to us now
your words of eternal life. Lift us to the light and peace of your presence, and set the glory of
your love before us; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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