Praise the Lord, for he is glorious;
never shall his promise fail:
God has made his saints victorious;
sin and death shall not prevail.
Praise the God of our salvation;
hosts on high his power proclaim:
heaven and earth, and all creation,
laud and magnify his name!
Adapted from Franz Joseph Hayden 1732-1809
Anon., Foundling Hospital Col/action 1796
based on Psalm 148
COMMENDATION
Let us now commend Beth Foley to the loving mercy of God:
Silence may be observed
Let us pray:
Heavenly Father,
by your creative power you gave us the gift of life,
and in your redeeming love
you have given us new life in Christ.
Rejoicing in the gift of eternal life
and confident in the love you have for all,
we commend Beth into your merciful keeping. Amen.
O Lord, support us all the day long of this troublous life,
until the shadows lengthen and the evening comes,
the busy world is hushed,
and our work is done.
Then, Lord; in your mercy,
grant us a safe lodging,
a holy rest,
and peace at the last;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.