HOLY ANNIVERSARY BLESSINGS
Birthday Blessing
WATCH OVER THY CHILD, O LORD,
as his
days increase;
bless and guide him wherever he may be,
keeping him unspotted from the world.
Strengthen him when he stands;
comfort him when discouraged or sorrowful;
raise him
up if he fall;
and in his heart may thy peace
which passeth understanding
abide all the days of his life;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
Baptism & Confirmation Blessing
THE ALMIGHTY GOD, the
Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, of whom the whole family in heaven and earth
is named; Grant you to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner
man; that, Christ dwelling in your heart(s) by faith, ye may be filled with all
the fullness of God. Amen.
Marriage Anniversary Blessing
GOD THE FATHER, GOD THE
SON, GOD THE HOLY GHOST, bless, preserve, and keep you; the Lord mercifully
with his favor look upon you, and fill you with all spiritual benediction and
grace; That ye may so live together in this life, that in the world to come ye
may have life everlasting. Amen
Anniversary of One Departed
ALMIGHTY GOD, we remember
this day before thee thy faithful servant [Name], and we pray thee that, having
opened to him the gates of larger
life, thou wilt receive him more and
more into thy joyful service; that he
may win, with thee and thy servants everywhere, the eternal victory; through
Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
A General Blessing of the
Church
THE BLESSING OF GOD
ALMIGHTY, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost, be upon you, and remain with
you for ever. Amen.
