All religions have prayers for the dying. There is so much common ground between the different religions and their prayers. I will post different religions prayers for their dying.
Kahlil Gibran – 1883-1931 writes…If you would indeed behold the spirit of death, open your heart wide unto the body of life. For life and death are one, even as the river and the sea are one.
Christians believe in the redeeming power of love.
Christians are encouraged to be childlike in their faith; to pray for forgiveness regardless of how far they had strayed.
Christians believe in the resurrection of the body. One week before her death Vic requested that she be served Holy Communion. I believe that Vic was comforted by the words of John 6:54 that reads “Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise them up at the last day.” Vic truly believed in the words of Paul in Romans 1:16b, “because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes…
Here are some examples of Christian Prayers that can be prayed with the dying:-
“Oh Righteous Father, we know our days are numbered in your book of life and that precious in your sight are the death of your saints. We are so thankful that we can stand on your promises and know that when we die, we are instantly in your holy presence. All of those who have gone before us, beloved friends and family, are there waiting for us. We know that death cannot hold us because just as Jesus died and was resurrected, we too know that we also will be raised to eternal life. There is such peace in knowing that there will be no more tears, no more sorrow, and no more pain. What great and precious promises you have given us. We know that nothing can ever separate us from your love. No one or nothing can snatch us out of Your mighty hands. Blessed Lord, please be with [name] in this time and with his/her family; to comfort, strengthen, and encourage them during the coming difficult days and times ahead. We pray that Your tender mercies be upon [name] now. I thank God for [name] and the faithfulness that he/she has shown in their life. [name] has placed his/her trust and faith in You and we know that you will never leave [name] nor forsake him/her. We thank you for your precious gift of salvation which came through the precious the blood of the Lamb of God at supreme cost. Our atonement was made possible by Him and has made us one with You. We ask these things in the power, majesty, glorious, and most holy name of our Saviour, King, Master, and Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen.
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Saying “Thank you” and “Good-bye” – Helen Meier, Hope Hospice, Dublin, CA
________(person’s name) thank you for all you have given me, your family, friends, and the world. You have impacted my life with your love, your caring and your wisdom. Now that you are gone, I will carry all your love and everything I learned from you within me. The essence of who you were as a person will live within me and within others. You will continue to give to the world as we pass on to others what we learned from you. I will miss you, but will have joy in remembering all you meant to me. Each thing you touched will bring you to mind. Your laugh, your smile, your words will resound in my mind and heart. Good-bye dear one.
John 14:1-3
Let not your hearts be troubled: believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also.
| The Lord is my shepherd; I have everything I need. He lets me rest in green meadows; he leads me beside peaceful streams. He renews my strength. Even when I walk Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me. You welcome me as a guest, Surely your goodness and unfailing love – The Bible, Psalm 23 – |
| Benedict, when the storm rages around me, and I can hold on no more, when the waves of fear engulf me and I am weary, battered and sore, take me then and steer me, storm-tossed, broken and afraid, into the arms of your safe harbor safely home. Amen – Prayer to St. Benedict – |
| Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, And lead us not into temptation; For thine is the kingdom, – Lord’s Prayer, traditional – |
| Lord, make me an instrument of Thy peace; where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; and where there is sadness, joy. O Divine Master, – Peace Prayer of St Francis – |
| Unto God’s gracious mercy and protection we commit you. May the Lord bless you and keep you; may the Lord make his face to shine upon you and give you peace evermore. Amen – The Bible, Chapter 6, Verses 24-26 – |
| To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die; A time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted; A time to kill, and a time to heal; A time to break down, and a time to build up; A time to weep, and a time to laugh; A time to mourn, and a time to dance. – The Bible, Ecclesiastes 3, Verses 1-4 – |
| Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are they that mourn: Blessed are the meek: Blessed are they which do hunger Blessed are the merciful: Blessed are the pure in heart: Blessed are the peacemakers: Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: – The Sermon on the Mountain, Matthew 5:3-10 – |
| Watch thou, dear Lord, with those who wake, or watch, or weep tonight, and give thine angels charge over those who sleep. Tend thy sick ones, Lord Christ. – Saint Augustine’s Evening Prayer – |
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http://www.beliefnet.com/Prayers/Protestant/Death/Prayer-For-Someone-Who-Is-Dying.aspx
Vic's Final Journey 