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Preface for the Dead (Funeral Mass)
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It is truly right and just, our duty and our salvation,always and everywhere to give you thanks,Lord, holy Father, almighty and eternal God,through Christ our Lord.
In him the hope of blessed resurrection has dawned,that those saddened by the certainty of dyingmight be consoled by the promise of immortality to come.For your faithful, Lord,life is changed, not ended.
And when this earthly dwelling turns to dust,an eternal dwelling is made ready for them in heaven.
And so, with Angels and Archangels,with Thrones and Dominions,and with all the hosts and Powers of heaven,we sing the hymn of your glory,as without end we acclaim:Holy, holy, holy Lord God of hosts.Heaven and earth are full of your glory.Hosanna in the highest.Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.Hosanna in the highest.
In him the hope of blessed resurrection has dawned,that those saddened by the certainty of dyingmight be consoled by the promise of immortality to come.For your faithful, Lord,life is changed, not ended.
And when this earthly dwelling turns to dust,an eternal dwelling is made ready for them in heaven.
And so, with Angels and Archangels,with Thrones and Dominions,and with all the hosts and Powers of heaven,we sing the hymn of your glory,as without end we acclaim:Holy, holy, holy Lord God of hosts.Heaven and earth are full of your glory.Hosanna in the highest.Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.Hosanna in the highest.