He came to bring the Mourners Joy

And cast him out of the City, and stoned him: and the Witnesses laid down their Clothes at a young Man’s Feet, whose name was Saul.

When my Time has come and I must leave here, guide me Lord Jesus Christ. Help me and do not forsake me. When my end is come I commend my Soul into Your Hand to keep and guard it well.

My Sins cause me great suffering, my Conscience is very troubled. My Sins are as many as the Sand on the Seashore. I remember Your Death Lord Jesus, and I will not despair. The Blood from Your Wounds will sustain me.

I take Comfort from the bottom of my Heart, that I am a Member of Your Love. In my mortal Distress and Pain I cling to You. When I die, I die for You. Your Death has given me eternal Life.

Because You have risen from Death, I will not have to remain in the Grave. Your Ascension consoles me and drives away the Fear of Death. For where You are, I want to go there too, and always abide with You. Looking forward to this is my greatest Joy.

So I follow Jesus Christ: He takes my Arm and I fall asleep and rest in Peace. No Man can awaken me. But Jesus Christ, the Son of God will open the Door of Heaven and lead me in to Eternal Life. Amen.