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A prayer for a funeral

“And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak … as the Spirit gave them utterance.” Acts 2:4. The picture: El Greco, Pentecost, about 1600, Museo del Prado.

Prayer 1 of 4About a minute aloud

We invite you to come and sit with us in our grief, to walk with us in our sorrow, and to be the unseen guest who comforts every heart. Let us feel your nearness in the kindness of a friend, in the beauty of a shared memory, and in the quiet stillness of this moment. Open the eyes of our hearts to see you here. Let the warmth of your love be a tangible comfort that pushes back the chill of loneliness. Remind us that though we cannot see you, you are closer than our very breath. You are our constant companion, our ever-present help in times of trouble. Let the assurance of your presence be the foundation upon which we stand as we leave this place, in Jesus’ Name, Amen.

From Closing Prayers for a Funeral: Final Prayers, Blessings and a Prayer at the Grave

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El Greco, Pinksteren, in een vergulde lijst aan de muur: de apostelen en Maria onder de duif, een vlam boven elk hoofd
“En zij werden allen vervuld met de Heilige Geest en begonnen te spreken … zoals de Geest hun gaf uit te spreken.”Handelingen 2:4 · El Greco, Pentecost, circa 1600, Museo del Prado

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