Gradual of Daily Mass for the Dead
The text of the Gradual
4 Esdras 2:34-35; Psalm 111:7
Eternal rest give to them, O Lord; and let perpetual light shine upon them. The just man shall be in everlasting remembrance; an evil report he shall not fear.
Haydock
Psalm 111
Verse 7. Hearing. Though detraction may assail him, he shall not fear, (C.) since God is the judge. H. --- He shall have no cause to apprehend being condemned, (S. Jer.) nor be disturbed about “news,” because his goods are in a place of safety, (S. Chrys. &c.) where thieves cannot steal. H.