Communion Hymns
‘ Gesu Dolce Musica ’ ‘ The Prayer ’
Final Commendation & Farewell
Fr Velmia :
Trusting in God , we have prayed together for Anna and now we come for the last farewell . There is sadness in parting , but we take comfort in the hope that one day we shall see Anna again . Although this congregation will disperse in sorrow , the mercy of God will gather us together again in the joy of his kingdom . Therefore let us console one another in the faith of Jesus Christ .
Signs Of Farewell
Fr Velmia : |
With water and with incense we farewell Anna . Saints of God , |
come to her aid ! Come to meet her , Angels of the Lord ! |
All : |
Receive her soul and present her to God , the most High . |
Fr Velmia : |
May Christ , who called you , take you to himself , |
may Angels lead you to Anna ’ s side . |
All : |
Receive her soul and present her to God , the most High . |
Fr Velmia : |
Give her eternal rest , O Lord , |
and may your light shine on her for ever . |
All : Receive her soul and present her to God , the most High .
Prayer Of Commendation
Fr Velmia : Into your hands , Father of Mercies , we commend our sister Anna , in the sure and certain hope that together with all who have died in Christ , she will rise with him on the last day . We give you thanks for the blessings which you have bestowed upon her in her life ; they are signs to us of your goodness and of our union with the Saints in cross . Merciful Lord , turn toward us and listen to our prayers ; open the gates of paradise to your servant Anna and help us who remain to comfort one another with assurances of faith , until we meet in Christ and are with you and our sister Anna for ever , grant her eternal rest .
All : Amen .
Fr Velmia : In peace let us take our sister Anna to her resting place .
Recessional Hymn
‘ Only Time ’