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Litany for the Dead.
LORD, have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, have mercy on us.
Christ, have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us.
Jesus, receive our prayers.
Lord Jesus, grant our petitions.
O God the Father, Creator of the world, Have mercy on the souls of the faithful departed.
O God the Son, Redeemer of mankind, Deliver the souls of the faithful departed.
O God the Holy Ghost, Perfecter of the elect, Complete the bliss of the souls of the faithful departed.
O Sacred Trinity, three persons and one God, Give rest to the souls of the faithful departed.
| Blessed Virgin Mary, who, by a special privilege of grace, wast triumphantly assumed into the kingdom of thy Son, | |
| Blessed angels, who, ordering aright the first act of your will, were immediately settled in an unchangeable state of felicity, | Pray for the souls, etc. |
| Blessed patriarchs, whose spirits were filled with joy when the desired of all nations brought redemption to your long captivity, | |
| Blessed prophets, who, having patiently awaited the coming of the Messias, were at length refreshed with the happy visit of his divine person, |
