The Complete Manual of Catholic Piety / Containing a Selection of Fervent Prayers, Pious Reflection, and Solid Instructions, Adapted to Every State of Life. To Which is Annexed a Supplement, Containing Excellent and Approved Devotions, With the Epistles and Gospels for All the Sundays and Festivals of the Year.

by William Gahan

V. From the gates of hell;

R. Deliver his (her) soul, O Lord.

V. May he (she) rest in peace;

R. Amen.

V. O Lord, hear my prayer;

R. And let my cry come unto thee.

Let Us Pray.

Unto thee, Lord, we commend the soul of thy servant (N.) that being dead to this world, he (she) may live to thee; and whatever sins he (she) has committed through human frailty, we beseech thee, in thy goodness, mercifully to pardon: through Christ our Lord. Amen.

[Then, for a conclusion, may be added the following prayer for the assistants, which may be also said at the burial.]