Lord God, you search the hearts of all, both the good and the wicked. May those who are in danger for love of you, find security in you now, and, in the day of judgment, may they rejoice in seeing you face to face.
We praise you, O Lord, our Savior, inspiration and example for every martyr, for loving us to the end:
We praise you, O Lord.
For incorporating our dead brothers and sisters into your own death today:
We praise you, O Lord.
“I have blotted out your transgressions like a cloud and your sins like mist; return to me, for I have redeemed you.” (Isaiah 44:22)
“I prayed to the Lord my God and made confession, saying, O Lord, the great and awesome God, who keeps covenant and steadfast love with those who love Him and keep His commandments, we have sinned and done wrong and acted wickedly and rebelled, turning aside from Your commandments and rules.” (Daniel 9:4-5)
“And you shall make a veil of blue and purple and scarlet yarns and fine-twined linen. It shall be made with cherubim skillfully worked into it.” – Exodus 26:31
“I will betroth you to me forever. I will betroth you to me in righteousness and in justice, in steadfast love and in mercy.” – Hosea 2:19
“I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.” – Luke 5:32
