2 Timothy 23rd Psalm A Child’s Prayer A Fireman’s Prayer (Not recommended for Prayer Card) I have fought the good fight, I have The Lord is My Shepherd; I shall not Lord in heaven When I am called to duty, God, finished the race, I have kept the want. He maketh me lie down in please listen to all those Whenever flames may rage, faith. green pastures: He leadeth me who are praying to you now. Give me the strength to save some life, Henceforth there is laid up for me the besides the still waters. He restoreth Those who are sad and crying, Whatever be its age. crown of righteousness. my soul: He leadeth me in the paths those who have lost friends and Help me embrace a little child 2 Timothy 4:7-8 of righteousness for His name's sake. family. Before it is too late Or save an older person from Yea, though I walk through the valley Those who are alone The horror of that fate. of the shadow of death, I will fear no and frightened. Enable me to be alert evil: For Thou art with me; Thy rod Help them to remember, And hear the weakest shout, and Thy staff they comfort me. Thou that you are there And quickly and efficiently preparest a table before me in the and you are listening. To put the fire out. presence of mine enemies: Thou In Jesus’ name, we pray. I want to fill my calling anointest my head with oil; my cup Amen And to give the best in me runneth over. Surely goodness and To guard my every neighbor mercy shall follow me all the days of And protect his property. my life: and I will dwell in the house of And if, according to my fate, I am to lose my life, the Lord forever. Please bless with your protecting hand My children and my wife. A Little Prayer for You A Prayer to Our Blessed Mother A Soldier’s Prayer Afterglow (Not recommended for Prayer Card) (Not recommended for Prayer Card) I’d like the memory of me to be a Take John's hand, O blessed mother, I asked God for strength, that I might achieve, happy one. I was made weak, that I might learn humbly Hold him firmly 'lest he falls. I’d like to leave an Afterglow of smiles He grows nervous while walking and to obey. When you’re alone with Jesus, Humbly on thee I call. I asked for health, that I might do when day is done. And He sweetly smiles on thee, greater things, I’d like to leave an echo…whispering I was given infirmity, that I might do Will you gently whisper to Him Guide him over every crossing, better things…. softly down the ways of happy times A little prayer for me? Watch him when he's on the stairs. I asked for riches, that I might be happy, and laughing times and bright and And when I’m alone with Jesus, Let him know that you're beside him. I was given poverty, that I might be wise…. sunny days. Listen to my fervent prayers. I asked for power, that I might have the praise And all else is hid from view, of men, I’d like the tears of those who grieve I’ll gently drop into His Heart Bring him to his destination, I was given weakness, that I might feel the to dry before the sun of happy Safely along the way. the need of God…. A little prayer for you. I asked for all things, that I might enjoy life, memories that I leave behind when Bless his every undertaking I was given life, that I might enjoy all things…. day is done. And his duties for the day. I got nothing that I asked for – but everything that I had hoped for, And when evening creeps upon him, Almost despite myself, my unspoken He'll never fear to be alone. prayers were answered. Once again, O Blessed Mother, I am, among all men, most richly blessed. Take his hand and lead him home. Alive in Your Heart Amazing Grace An Old Irish Blessing Angels into Paradise (Short) Don't mourn for me Amazing Grace! How sweet the sound, May the road rise up to meet you, May the angels lead you into Paradise, I'm still here, That saved a wretch like me. May the wind be always at your back. May the martyrs receive you at your though you don't see. I once was lost but now am found, May the sun shine warm upon your coming, I'm right by your side Was blind, but now I see. face, And take you to Jerusalem, the holy each night and day, 'Twas Grace that taught my heart to And rains fall soft upon your fields. city. And within your heart fear, And until we meet again, May God May the choirs of the angels receive I long to stay. And Grace, my fears relieved. hold you, My body is gone How precious did that Grace appear, You in the palm of His hand. And may you, with the once poor but I'm always near, The hour I first believed. Lazarus, I'm everything you feel Amazing Grace! How sweet the sound, Have rest everlasting. Amen and see or hear. That saved a wretch like me. My spirit is free I once was lost but now am found, but I'll never depart, Was blind, but now I see. As long as you keep me alive in your heart. Angels into Paradise (Long) Appointed Time (Ecclesiastes 3) Ascension Baby Prayer May the angels lead you into Paradise, There is an appointed time And if I go, may the martyrs receive you at your for everything, and a time While you’re still here... When someone coming, and take you to Jerusalem, the for every affair under Know that I live on, comes into our lives... holy city. May the choirs of the angels the heavens. Vibrating to a different measure and they are too quietly receive you, and may you, with the A time to be born --behind a thin veil you cannot see and quickly gone, they leave footprints once poor Lazarus, have rest and a time to die. through. on our hearts... everlasting. A time to plant You will not see me, and their memory Amen. and a time to uproot. so you must have faith. stays with us A time to weep I wait for the time when we can soar forever Jesus, Mary and Joseph! and a time to laugh. together again, Assist me in my last agony. A time to be silent --both aware of each other. Jesus, Mary and Joseph! and a time to speak. Until then, live your life to it’s fullest. May I breath forth my soul in peace There is nothing better than And when you need me, with you. to be glad Just whisper my name in your heart, Jesus, Mary and Joseph! I give you my and to do well during life. ...I will be there. heart and soul. Our Father. Hail Mary. Because He Lives (Short) Because He Lives (Long) Beyond the Rainbow’s End Blessed Sacrament (O Gentle Heart of (not recommended for Prayer Cards) I have gone from sight, but I am waiting Jesus) Because He lives, I can face tomorrow. And then one day I'll cross the river, Waiting just beyond the rainbow's end Because He lives, All fear is gone! I'll fight life's final war with pain. I'm happy in this place that I have come to O Gentlest Heart of Jesus ever present Because I'm here with my forever friend Because I know He holds the future. And then as death gives way to in the Blessed Sacrament, ever And life is worth the living just victory, Now all your thoughts of me let them be joyful consumed with burning love for the Of things we've done and happy times we've shared because He lives! I'll see the lights of glory and I'll know So don't be sad dear ones because I've left you poor captive souls in purgatory have He lives. Please laugh and talk of me as if I'm there mercy on the soul of Thy departed Because He lives, I can face tomorrow. servant. Just look up in the sky I am the sunshine Because He lives, All fear is gone! I'm the mist that rises on a summer's morn Be not severe in Thy Judgment but let Because I know He holds the future. I'm the gentle breeze that cools the autumn evening some drops of Thy Precious Blood fall And life is worth the living just When the birds sing in the trees I am their song upon the devouring flames and do because He lives! This journey I have made, one day you'll make it Thou O merciful Saviors send Thy You too will be with my forever friend angels to conduct Thy departed It's them once more that we will be together I'll meet you just beyond the rainbow's end servant to a place of refreshment, light, and peace. Amen It's then once more that we will be together I'll meet you just beyond the rainbow's end Yes I'm waiting just beyond the rainbow's end Blessing the Lives of Others (Baby) Bridge of Love Crossing the Bar David Grunebach (Not recommended for Prayer Card) Blessing the lives of others, There is a Bridge of Memory, Sunset and evening star, I'm there inside your Heart.