Editing Anointing of the sick (section)

===Lutheran churches===
Anointing of the sick has been retained in [[Lutheranism|Lutheran]] churches since the Reformation.<ref>Fink, Peter E., S.J., ed. ''Anointing of the Sick. Alternative Futures for Worship, vol. 7''. Collegeville: Liturgical Press, 1987</ref> Although it is not considered a [[Lutheran sacraments|sacrament]] like [[Baptism#Reformation|baptism]], [[Confession in the Lutheran Church|confession]] and the [[Eucharist in the Lutheran Church|Eucharist]], it is known as a [[ritual]] in the same respect as [[Confirmation (Lutheran Church)|confirmation]], [[Holy Orders|holy orders]], and [[Christian views of marriage#Protestants|matrimony]].

====Liturgy====
After the penitent has received [[absolution]] following confession, the presiding minister recites James 5:14-16. He goes on to recite the following:<ref name="pcc">{{cite book|title=Lutheran Service Book: Pastoral Care Companion|url=http://www.cph.org/pdf/031178.pdf |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20221009/http://www.cph.org/pdf/031178.pdf |archive-date=2022-10-09 |url-status=live|year=2007|publisher=Concordia Publishing House|isbn=978-0-7586-1225-0}}</ref>

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[Name], you have confessed your sins and received Holy Absolution. In remembrance of the grace of God given by the Holy Spirit in the waters of Holy Baptism, I will anoint you with oil. Confident in our Lord and in love for you, we also pray for you that you will not lose faith. Knowing that in Godly patience the Church endures with you and supports you during this affliction. We firmly believe that this illness is for the glory of God and that the Lord will both hear our prayer and work according to His good and gracious will.
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He anoints the person on the forehead and says this blessing:
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Almighty God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has given you the new birth of water and the Spirit and has forgiven you all your sins, strengthen you with His grace to life everlasting. Amen.
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