Media Vita In Morte Sumus

In the midst of life, we are in death

In the midst of life, we are in death
Whom do we seek as our helper
If not you, Lord
Who is justly angry
Because of our sins

Holy God
Holy and strong
Holy and merciful Savior
Do not hand us over to bitter death

Now you dismiss your servant, Lord
According to your word in peace
For my eyes have seen your salvation

Which you have prepared before the face of all peoples
A light to enlighten the Gentiles
And the glory of your people Israel

Glory to the Father
And to the Son
And to the Holy Spirit
As it was in the beginning
And now and always
And for ages of ages
Amen

In the midst of life, we are in death
Whom do we seek as our helper
If not you, Lord
Who is justly angry

Do not cast us off in the time of old age
When our strength fails
Do not forsake us, Lord

Holy God
Do not close your ears to our prayers, Lord
Holy and strong
Who knows the secrets of the heart
Forgive our sins, Lord
Holy and merciful Savior
Do not hand us over to bitter death