Prayer after a Death

O holy and righteous God! It hath pleased Thee to call the departed one away from this world by bodily death. O let us learn from this death, that we also must die and leave the world; so that we may prepare ourselves in time by repentance, living faith, and the avoidance of the vanities and sins of the world. Gladden the departed soul with heavenly peace and joy, and fulfill unto it all the gracious promises which Thou hast given to the believers in Thy holy Word. Grant to the body a soft repose in the earth till the last day, when Thou shalt re-unite soul and body and lead them to glory, thus filling with heavenly bliss the whole man who has served Thee here on earth. Comfort those whom this death has filled with grief; and be and remain to the bereaved ones their Father, Provider, Guardian, Helper and Friend. Do not forsake them, do net fail them; but let them abundantly experience Thy goodness, grace, love, and help, till at last Thou shalt grant them also a peaceful and happy end. O, hear us for Thy mercy’s sake. Amen.