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It can be difficult at a time of loss to find the right words to express the emotions and feelings within our hearts. We have a selection of over 200 verses, in 9 meaningful categories, which will capture beautifully what you want to say in tribute or prayer or solace. Words are all we have, but the right words in a verse can complete your chosen memorial product in achieving a truly heartfelt expression.
Taps – Verse 186
Day is done, gone the sun,
from the hills, from the sky.
All is well, safely rest,
safely rest, all is well.
Fading light dims the sight,
and a star gems the sky,
Gleaming bright from afar,
drawing nigh, falls the night.
Dear one, rest!
A Place Where Children Are – Verse 185
What kind of place would heaven be with all its streets of gold,
if all the souls, that dwell up there like yours and mine, were old?
How strange would heaven’s music sound when harps begin to ring,
if children were not gathered ‘round to help the angels sing.
The children that God sends to us are only just a loan,
He knows we need their sunshine to make the house a home.
We need the inspiration of a baby’s blessed smile.
He doesn’t say they’ve come to stay, just lends them for a while.
Sometimes it takes them years to do the work for which they come.
Sometimes in just a month or two our Father calls them home.
I like to think some souls up there bear not one sinful scar.
I love to think of heaven as a place where children are.
Child’s Prayer – Verse 184
Now I lay me down to sleep;
I pray thee, Lord, my soul to keep.
If I should die before I wake,
I pray Thee, Lord, my soul to take.
Prayer of Solace – Verse 183
Prayer of Solace
May Christ support
us all the day long,
till the shadows lengthen,
and the evening comes,
and the busy world is hushed,
and the fever of life is over
and our work is done.
Then in His mercy may
He give us a safe lodging,
and holy rest and
peace at the last.
Amen.
Another Leaf Has Fallen – Verse 182
Another leaf has fallen,
another soul has gone.
But still we have God's promises,
in every robin's song.
For he is in His heaven,
and though He takes away,
He always leaves to mortals,
the bright sun's kindly ray.
He leaves the fragrant blossoms,
and lovely forest, green.
And gives us new found comfort,
when we on Him will lean.
Be still, I know I am with you – Verse 181
Be still, I know I am with you,
Be still I am the Lord.
I will not leave you orphans.
I leave you with my world.
Be one.
You fear the light may be fading,
You fear to lose your way.
Be still, and know I am near you.
I'll lead you to the day and
the sun.
Be glad the day you
have sorrow,
Be glad, for then you live.
The stars shine only in darkness,And in your need I give
my peace.
When the sun rises in all its glory – Verse 180
When the sun rises in all its glory
To brighten up the sky
That's when we'll remember
Saying our last goodbye.
When corn in the fields turns golden brown
And in the distance a horse is heard neighing
We'll turn an ear into the breeze
And hear every word your saying
On long summer walks
When we pause and rest a while
We'll turn our face skywards, close our eyes and see you smile.
And now you're in that place
Where one day we all hope to be,
Do me one small favour ...
Save a place for me
A prayer to St Joseph – Verse 179
The son you loved was not your son
The mother, set apart.
Alone God knows what awful doubts
Assailed your loving heart.
But strong in faith you heard the voice
That came from Heaven's high throne,
And spent your life in toil and care
To keep them as your own.
And when death's angel laid his hand
Upon your tired, grey head,
God and his blessed mother knelt
In tears beside your bed.
O pray that I with equal faith
May walk the narrow way
To come at last through death's dark night
To bright, eternal day.
Then, Joseph, take me by the hand
And lead me at the end
There where the mother and the son
Will greet me as your friend.
To have and to hold, and then to part – Verse 178
To have and to hold, and then to part,
Is the greatest sorrow of a broken heart.
Too young to die, too precious to lose,
We had no choice, we couldn't choose.
In thoughts we see you just the same,
With love and pride we speak your name,
You are never more than a thought away;
We love and remember you every day.
Every flower and leaf may wither,
Each evening sun may set
The hearts that loved and lost
Are the ones that will never forget.
I try so hard to hide,
Some people say as time goes by
The heartache will subside.
But the feelings in our hearts today
Are the same as the day you died.
It broke our hearts to lose you,
Your parting caused such pain
But the greatest day has yet to come,
When we will meet again.
When I am gone – Verse 177
When I am gone, release me, let me go.
I have so many things to see and do.
You mustn't tie yourself to me in tears,
Be happy that we had so many years.
I gave to you my love. You can only guess
How much you gave to me in happiness.
I thank you for the love you each have shown,
But now it's time I travelled on alone.
So grieve awhile for me if grieve you must,
Then let your grief be comforted by trust.
It's only for a while that we must part,
So bless the memories within your heart.
I won't be far away for life goes on,
So if you need me call and I will come.
Though you can't see or touch me, I'll be near.
And if you listen with your heart you'll hear,
All my love around you, soft and clear.
And then, when you must come this way alone,
I'll greet you with a smile and a
‘WELCOME HOME'.
Going home – Verse 176
Going home, going home,
I'm going home.
Quiet like some still day,
I'm just going home.
It's not far, just close by
Through an open door.
Work all done, care laid by,
Going to fear no more.
Mother's there expecting me,
Father's waiting too;
Lots of folk gathered there,
All the friends I knew.
Morning star lights the way;
Restless dreams all done;
Shadows gone, break of day,
Real life just begun.
There's no break, there's no end,
Just living on.
Wide awake with a smile'
Going on and on.
Going home, going home
I'm just going home.
It's not far, just close by
Through an open door
I'm just going home.
Think – Verse 175
Think
Of stepping on the shore
and finding it heaven;
Of taking hold of a hand
and finding it God’s hand;
Of breathing a new air
and finding it celestial air;
Of feeling invigorated
and finding it immortality;
Of passing from storm
and tempest to an unknown calm;
Of waking - and finding you’re Home.
