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PRAYERS FOR THE DEAD.

ever Virgin and all thy saints interceding for them, they may come to the fellowship of eternal happiness: through, etc.

FOR ALL THAT LIE IN THE CHURCH OR CHURCH-YARD.

O GOD, by whose mercy the souls of the faithful find rest, grant to all thy servants here and elsewhere, that have slept in Christ, the full pardon of their sins; that being discharged from all guilt, they may rejoice with thee for all eternity: through the same Lord Jesus Christ.

FOR A MAN DECEASED.

HEAR, we beseech thee, O Lord, our prayers, which we humbly address to thy mercy, that the soul of thy servant [N.], which thou hast called out of this world, may be received into the region of light and peace, and be numbered amongst the blessed: through our Lord Jesus Christ, etc.

FOR A WOMAN DECEASED.

WE beseech thee, O Lord, according to thy great goodness, to show mercy to the soul of thy servant [N.], that, being now delivered from the corruptions of this mortal life, she may be received into the inheritance of eternal bliss: through, etc.

FOR MANY DECEASED.

O GOD, whose property is always to have mercy and to spare, be favourably propitious to the souls of thy servants, and grant them the remission of all their sins; that, being delivered from the bonds of this mortal life, they may be admitted to life everlasting: through, etc.