Eternal God, hope of all who trust in You, in Christ

Pastor: Eternal God, hope of all who trust in You, in Christ You weep with those who mourn even as You cry out in triumph over the grave. Unbind us from sin, release us from captivity, and with Lazarus, raise us from death to life, so that we may join that great crowd of saints who forever sing praise to Your holy name.  

Keep us mindful of the vision You gave the Apostle John of those who have died in the faith:

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