Mar 02, 2005 22:52
... and then there were others, who in my selfishness I had forgotten.
I'm sorry.
"O Father of mercies and God of all comfort, our only help in time of need: We humbly beseech thee to behold, visit, and relieve those for whom our prayers are desired. Look upon them with the eyes of thy mercy; comfort them with a sense of thy goodness; preserve them from the temptations of the enemy; and give them patience under their present or future afflictions. In thy good time, if it be thy will, restore them to health, and enable them to lead the residue of their lives in thy fear, and to thy glory; and if not, grant that they may dwell with thee in life everlasting; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen."
"Almighty God, Father of mercies and giver of comfort: Deal graciously, we pray, with all who mourn or watch or weep this night; that, casting all their care on you, they may know the consolation of your love; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen."