Redeemer of the world, that as in mercy to [him], thou becamest man, so now thou wouldst vouchsafe to admit [him] into the number of the blessed. Remember, O Lord, [he] is thy creature, not made by strange gods, but by thee, the only true and living God; for there is no other God but thee — none that can work thy wonders. Let [his] soul find comfort in thy sight, and remember not [his] former sins, nor any of those excesses which [he] has fallen into, through the violence of passion and corruption. For although [he] hath sinned, [he] hath retained a true faith in thee, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost; [he] has had a zeal for thy honour, and faithfully adored thee [his] God, and Creator of all things.
Remember not, O Lord, we beseech thee, the sins and ignorances of [his] youth; but according to thy great mercy, be mindful of [him] in thy eternal glory. Let the heavens be open to [him], and the angels rejoice with [him]. Receive, O Lord, thy servant into thy kingdom. Let the Archangel, St. Michael, the chief of the heavenly host, conduct [him]. Let the holy Angels of God meet [him], and bring [him] into the city of the heavenly Jerusalem. May blessed Peter, the Apostle, to whom were given the keys of the kingdom of heaven, receive [him]. May holy Paul the Apostle, who was a vessel of election, help [him]. May St. John, the beloved disciple, to whom God revealed the secrets of heaven, intercede for [him], May all the holy Apostles, to whom was given the power of binding and loosing, pray for [him]. May all the blessed and chosen servants of God, who in this world have suffered torments for the name of Christ, pray for [him.] That being delivered from this body of corruption, [he] may be admitted into the kingdom of heaven, through the assistance and
