Commontide

For a Virtuous Heart

Give me, O Lord, a steadfast heart, which no unworthy thought can drag down; an unconquered heart, which no tribulation can wear out; an upright heart, which no unworthy purpose can tempt aside. Bestow upon me understanding to know you, diligence to seek you, wisdom to find you, and faithfulness that finally may embrace you. Amen.

Touch screen to pause

Skip to main content
Commontide
Prayer
Prayers

The Burial of the Dead — Additional Prayers

Almighty God, Father of mercies and giver of comfort: Deal graciously, we pray, with all who mourn; that, casting all their care on you, they may know the consolation of your love; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Found in the Prayer Book

  • Burial Of The DeadThe Burial of the Dead

Provenance

Episcopal (US), by 1928

Draft — AI-assisted research under editorial review.

A collect for those who mourn, woven from two New Testament pastoral pillars: Paul's blessing of "the Father of mercies and God of all comfort" (2 Cor. 1:3) and Peter's invitation to cast all care upon God (1 Pet. 5:7). It is confirmed in the 1928 American Book of Common Prayer and carried through the later Episcopal and Anglican burial offices.