The Soul Being Now Departed, the Following Responsory Is Said
Come to his (her) assistance, all you saints of God; meet him (her) all you angels of God; receive his (her) soul, and present it now before its Lord. May Jesus Christ receive thee, and the angels conduct thee to thy place of rest; may they receive thy soul, and present it now before its Lord.
V. Eternal rest grant him (her,) O Lord.
R. And let perpetual light shine unto him (her.)
May the angels present him (her) now before the Lord.
Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us.
Our Father, &c.
V. And lead us not into temptation;
R. But deliver us from evil.
V. Eternal rest grant him (her,) O Lord.
R. And let perpetual light shine unto him, (her.)
V. From the gates of hell;
R. Deliver his (her) soul, O Lord.
V. May he (she) rest in peace;
R. Amen.
V. O Lord, hear my prayer;
R. And let my cry come unto thee.