From the Old Testament
- Isa. 25:6-9 (He will swallow up death for ever)
- Isa. 61:1-3 (To comfort those who mourn)
- Lam. 3:22-26, 31-33 (The Lord is good to those who wait for him)
- Wisdom 3:1-5, 9 (The souls of the righteous are in the hands of God)
- Job 19:21-27a (I know that my Redeemer lives)
A suitable psalm, hymn, or canticle may follow. The following Psalms are appropriate: