He came to bring the Mourners Joy

Hide not Thy Face from me; put not Thy Servant away in Anger: Thou hast been my Help; leave me not, neither forsake me, O God of my Salvation.

Dearest Jesus! stay with me until I leave this Earth, let me depend on You. Your bitter Suffering on the Cross is now my Gain and Guarantee for eternal Life. I can sleep in Bliss knowing I will not perish.

Let Your Word guide and lead me on the Path to Heaven. Give my Soul the Courage to strive ever on and upward. Strengthen my Legs when they are Frail. As You are my Life, Death will be my Gain.

Be my Comforter when I am anxious and afraid. Redeem me, Lord Jesus Christ, save this Sinner. When my Voice is gone and I can no longer pray and I am taking my last Breath, do not let me fall.

After my final Distress and Death, take me and help me through the last Judgment. When they lower me into the Grave, cover me with Your Mercy and Grace, and on the last Day break, awaken me again.

All those who loved me and are saddened at my leaving, wipe away your Tears. Lord! let Your Grace shine comfortingly on them. Jesus, do not leave us, help me and Mine until we may be reunited again. Amen.