In sure and certain hope we stand beside this grave, and even now, O Son of God, we know you strong to save. Our dead are in your hands who died that we might live, who rose triumphant over death an endless life to give. In sure and certain hope we leave them in your care, /him/her and wait in hope your promised day when we their joy shall share. /his/her Beyond our lonely tears. we see your shining throne: a rainbow fills our trembling gaze-- your covenant with your own! In sure and certain hope, Good Shepherd of our dead, we life our grieving hearts to you, our ever-living Head. On your unchanging word we rest our faith anew: in sure and certain hope, O Christ, we yield our dead to you.