Publisher's Synopsis
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1918 edition. Excerpt: ... O Christ, Thou Lamb of God, that takes t away the sin of the world, grant us Thy peace. Amen. THE NUNC DIMITTIS LORD, now lettest Thou Thy servant depart in J peace: according to Thy word; For mine eyes have seen Thy salvation: which Thou hast prepared before the face of all people; A light to lighten the Gentiles: and the glory of Thy people Israel. If Then may the Minister lay his hand on the head of the dying believer, and say: DEPART in peace, thou ransomed soul. May God the Father Almighty, Who created thee; and Jesus Christ, the Son of the Living God, Who redeemed thee; and the Holy Ghost, Who sanctified thee, preserve thy going out and thy coming in, from this time forth, even for evermore. Amen. If When the soul has departed, the following Prayer may be said: LORD Jesus, Thou Prince of Life, we thank Thee J that Thou didst keep this our brother steadfast in repentance and faith, and that Thou hast now taken him to Thyself. Comfort us who remain; help us to the end of life patiently to bear its burdens and trials; and when our last hour shall come, be Thou the strength of our heart and our portion forever; Who livest and reignest with the Father and the Holy Ghost, One God, world without end. Amen. THE Blessing of Almighty God, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost, be with us all, evermore. Amen. t ORDER FOR THE BURIAL OF THE DEAD If The Order for the Burial of the Dead is provided only for the burial of those who depart this life in the Christian Faith. f The death of a member of the Church should be reported immediately to the Pastor, and no arrangements for the burial should be made without consultation with him. If This Order may be used in the church, or at the house, before the burial. If When the burial precedes the...
