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.

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The Burial of the Dead — Reception of the Body

O Sovereign Lord Christ, deliver your servant, N., from all evil, and set him free from every bond; that he may rest with all your saints in the eternal habitations; where with the Father and the Holy Spirit you live and reign, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Found in the Prayer Book

This prayer appears in more than one place in the 2019 Book of Common Prayer.

  • Ministry To The Dying · as “O Sovereign Lord Christ”Ministry to the Sick & Dying
  • Burial Of The DeadThe Burial of the Dead

Provenance

ACNA 2019 / Episcopal 1979

Draft — AI-assisted research under editorial review.

A commendation for the reception of the body, rendered into modern English by the Episcopal Church's Standing Liturgical Commission for the 1979 prayer book. It carries forward the ancient Western prayer that the dead be set free "from every bond" and given rest among the saints.