In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best express the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech. The preacher said, "May God grant peace to the departed!"

• The preacher prays that God will grant peace to the departed.
• The preacher prayed that God would grant peace to the departed.
• The preacher said that God may grant peace to the departed.
• The preacher said, God may grant peace to the departed.