A Beautiful Life That Came to an End, He Died As He Lived

A Letter from Heaven A million times we have needed you. “A beautiful life” A million times we have cried. When tomorrow starts without me, A Little While… If love alone would have saved you, And I’m not here to see, You never would have died. A beautiful life If the sun should rise and find your eyes, Fill not your heart with pain and sorrow, In life I loved you dearly. filled with tears for me. But remember me in every tomorrow… In death I love you still. Remember the joy, the laughter, the In my heart you hold a place that came to an end, I wish so much you wouldn’t cry, smiles, the way you did today, I’ve only gone to rest a little while. No one can ever fill. he died as he lived, While thinking of the many things, Although my leaving causes pain and grief It broke my heart to lose you, we didn’t get to say. My going has eased my hurt But you did not go alone. everyone’s friend. I know how much you love me, And given me relief. A part of me went with you In our hearts a memory as much as I love you, So dry your eyes and remember me, The day God called you home. And each time you think of me, Not as I am now, but as I used to be. Your precious memory is my keepsake Because I will remember you all With which I’ll never part. will always be kept, I know you’ll miss me too. And look on with a smile. of one we loved, When tomorrow starts without me, Understand in your hearts God has you safely in His keeping, don’t thinkwe’re far apart, I’ve only gone to rest a little while. But I have you forever in my heart. for every time you think of me, and will never forget. I’m right there in your heart

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A Beautiful Life (him-her) A Letter From Heaven A Little While A Million Times

Lord, I ask for courage: courage to We couldn’t begin to count the face and conquer my own fears; times she tolerated our moods, A true fisherrman I’d like the memory of me courage to take me where others will consoled our heartbreaks and knows when and where the fish are biting to be a happy one, not go. disappointments, endured our ups He rises up early in the morning, I’d like to leave an afterglow and downs, listened to words of smiles when life is done. I ask for strength: strength of body to plying the water for that elusive catch, confused by tears and just simply waiting in the stillness for a nibble I’d like to leave an echo protect others; strength of spirit to lead whispering softly down the ways, others. understood for no other reason than A slight twich in the line, of happy times and laughing because she loved us. The years expertly he reels it in – I ask for dedication: dedication to my times and bright and sunny days. hold precious memories, but most of A good fisherman job to do it well; dedication to my all they hold growth. In a way, we I’d like the tears of those knows a keeper when he sees one, community to keep it safe. grew up together…Mom is our who grieve, to dry before the sun. he knows when to toss one back, definition of a special person; Of happy memories that I leave Give me, Lord, concern: concern for and when to head for home. fantastic, exceptional, unique, when life is done. all those who entrust me; and compassion for those who need me; enduring! She filled our lives with and please, Lord, through it all be at happiness and sweet feelings that my side. we will carry in our hearts forever.

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A Policeman’s Prayer A Tribute To Mom A True Fisherman After Glow

In Loving Memory of In Loving Memory of In Loving Memory of

Justin X. Ample, Sr. Justin X. Ample, Sr. Justin X. Ample, Sr.  In Loving Memory of May 31, 1920 May 31, 1920 May 31, 1920 November 12, 2007 November 12, 2007 November 12, 2007 Justin X. Ample, Sr.

How often you fear the road up ahead, May 31, 1920 When you’re alone with Jesus How often you dread the unknown, November 12, 2007 and He sweetly smiles on thee, How often, too, do you tend to forget That you never walk alone. will you gently whisper to Him Always remember we love you, Amazing grace shall always be a little prayer for me? For there’s One who well knows where you’re going, my song of praise, for it was And when I’m alone with Jesus He’s sure every step of the way, Although you could not stay, grace that brought my liberty; I and all else is hid from view, For long, long ago He walked the same path do not know just why He came I’ll gently drop into His heart That you and I travel today. You’ll always remain in our to love me so, He looked beyond a little prayer for you. And He understands every misgiving, hearts. my faults and saw my need. I For fear is a part of us all, But in faith make each step firm and steady, shall forever lift mine eyes to

And the father will not let you fall. Until we meet again our little Calvary to view the cross where Jesus, Mary, Joseph, my Jesus, Just remember He’s walking beside you one. Jesus died for me; how Mercy O sacred heart of Jesus, With love that will never fail, marvelous the grace that caught I place my trust in thee His arm around your shoulders, His eye upon the trail. my falling soul, He looked ~Lee Simmons beyond my fault and saw my need.

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Alone With Jesus Along The Road Always Amazing Grace

Amazing grace, how sweet the Angel of God, my guardian Angel of God, my guardian sound that saved a soul like me. Angel of God, dear, to whom God’s love dear, to whom God’s love I once was lost but now I’m commits me here, ever this night My guardian dear. found, was blind but now I see. commits me here, ever this night be at my side, to light, to guard, To Whom God’s love, Twas grace that taught my heart Commits me here. be at my side, to light, to guard, to rule and guide. to fear, and grace my fears Amen relieved. How precious did that to rule and guide. Ever this night, grace appear the hour I first Be at my side. Amen O Jesus, friend of little children, believed. When we’ve been To light and guard, bless the little children of the there ten thousand years, bright To rule and guide. Eternal rest grant unto him O whole world. shining as the sun, We’ve no Lord. May he rest in peace. less days to sing God’s praise, Mother of love, of sorrow and of Amen than when we first begun. mercy. Pray for us.

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Amazing Grace Verse Angel Of God (him-her) Angel Of God Children Angel Of God

Please Pray for In Loving Memory of In Loving Memory of In Loving Memory of Justin X. Ample, Sr. Justin X. Ample, Sr. Justin X. Ample, Sr. Justin X. Ample, Sr. May 31, 1920 May 31, 1920 May 31, 1920 May 31, 1920 November 12, 2007 November 12, 2007 November 12, 2007 November 12, 2007

Blessed are the poor in spirit; for theirs Should you go first, and I remain, to May the Angels lead thee into is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are walk the road alone, I’ll live in memories they that mourn; for they shall be garden dear with happy days we’ve Paradise. comforted. Blessed are the meek; for known in spring I’ll wait for roses red, Like a bird they shall inherit the earth. Blessed are when faded lilacs blue. In early fall they which do hunger and thirst after Singing in the rain, ay the artyrs receive thee at when brown leaves fall, I’ll catch a M M righteousness; for they shall be filled. glimpse of you. Should you go first, and Let grateful memories thy coming and take thee to the Blessed are the merciful; for they shall I remain, for battles to be fought. Each obtain mercy. Blessed are the pure in Survive in time of thing you’ve touched along the way will oly ity. heart; for they Shall see God. Blessed H C be a hallowed spot. I’ll hear your voice, sorrow. are the peacemakers; for they shall be called children of God. Blessed are they I’ll see your smile, tho blindly I may May the Choirs of the Angels which are persecuted for righteousness’ grope. The memory of your helping hand will buoy me on with hope. Should receive thee and mayest thou have sake; for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. ~Robert Louis Stevenson Blessed are ye, when men affront you, you go first, and I remain, walk slowly rest everlasting. and persecute you, and shall say all down that long, long path, one thing I’ll manners of evil against you falsely, for have you do, for soon I’ll follow you. I Amen. my sake. Rejoice, and be exceedingly want to know each step you take, so I glad: for great is your reward in may take the same. For someday down heaven: for so persecuted they the that lonely road You’ll hear me call your prophets which were before you. name.

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Angel’s Prayer Beautitudes Beyond The Sunset Bird Singing

BLESSING God hath not promised skies The butterfly emerges OF ST FRANCIS always blue. Flowers strewn from its silken shell- O Lord, support us all the day May The Lord bless thee and pathways all our lives through; Reborn, it arises, long, till the shades lengthen, no longer bound to earth. keep thee, God hath not promised sun without and the evening comes, and Free at last, the butterfly glides May he show His face to thee rain, joy without sorrow, peace the busy worked is hushed, without pain. to heights unknown before. and have mercy On thee, So do our loved ones find and the fever of life is over, May He turn His But God hath promised strength for a beautiful release and our work is done! Then in the day, rest for the labor, light for as, earthbound no more, countenance to thee, and give His mercy may He give us a the way, grace for the trials, help they leave our sight and joyfully rise thee His peace. from above, unfailing sympathy, to a garden of matchless beauty, safe lodging, and a holy rest, undying love. May the Lord bless thee. a place of light and peace. and peace at the last! ~St. Francis of Assisi ~Evelyn Phillips Cardinal Newman

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Blessing Of St. Francis Blue Sky Butterfly Cardinal Newman

A uniqueness that could only With the spirits of the righteous made perfect, give rest to the soul of Thy For the circle of Mercy is come from a Creator’s touch, servant, O Saviour; and preserve it in timeless: it is Spirit of Life A life lived with simplicity of Grieve not… that life of blessedness which is with thee, O thou who lovest mankind. itself purpose and unyielding nor speak of me with tears… In the place of Thy rest, O lord, where all Which roots us in Faith, strength, but laugh and talk of me… they Saints repose, give rest also to the From moment to moment, sould of Thy servant for Thou only lovest and lifts us in Hope, All of life’s needs were met as though I were beside you. mankind. And hold us in God’s loving Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and with a peace that surpasses all I loved you so… to the Holy Spirit: care, Thou art our God, who descended into understanding, ‘twas Heaven here with you. And holds us in God’s And now to the heavens, Hell, and loosed the bonds fo those who loving care. were there, Thyself give rest also to the A life rises up like a leaf carried soul of Thy servant Now and ever unto by the wind. ages of ages. Amen

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Carried By The Wind Celtic Christ Have Mercy Circle Of Mercy

In Loving Memory of In Loving Memory of In Loving Memory of In Loving Memory of Justin X. Ample, Sr. Justin X. Ample, Sr. Justin X. Ample, Sr. Justin X. Ample, Sr. May 31, 1920 May 31, 1920 November 12, 2007 May 31, 1920 November 12, 2007 May 31, 1920 November 12, 2007 God has created me to do him some definite November 12, 2007 THE great and sad mistake of many people, among them even pious persons, is to imagine that those service. He has committed some work to me whom death has taken leave us. They do not leave Another leaf has fallen, which he has not committed to another. I Crossing the Bar us. They remain! - Where are they? In darkness? have my mission - I may never know it in this Oh, no! It is we who are in darkness. We do not another soul has gone. life, but I shall be told it in the next. I am a Sunset and evening see them, but they see us. Their eyes, radiant with link in a chain, a bond of connection, between glory, are fixed upon our eyes full of tears. Oh, But still we have God’s promises, persons. He has not created me for naught. star, and one clear call infinite consolation! Though invisible to us, our For me! And let there dear dead are not absent. in every robin’s song. I shall do his work. I shall be an angel of I have often reflected upon the surest comfort for peace, a preacher of truth in my own pace be no moaning of the For He’s in His Heaven, those who mourn. It is this: a firm faith in the real while not intending it. Therefore, I will trust bar when I put out to sea. and continual presence of our loved ones; it is the Him. Whatever, wherever I am. I can never clear and penetrating conviction that death has not and though He takes away. be thrown away. If I am in sickness, my But such a tide as destroyed them, nor carried them away. They are He always leaves to mortals, sickness may serve Him; in perplexity, my moving seems asleep, not even absent, but living near to us, transfigured: perplexity may serve Him; if in sorrow, my having lost in their glorious change no delicacy of the bright sun’s kindly ray. too full for sound or their souls, no tenderness of their hearts, nor sorrow may serve Him. He does nothing in especial preference in their affection; on the He leaves the fragrant blossoms, vain. He knows what He is about. He may foam, when that which contrary, having in depth and fervor of devotion, take away my friends. He may throw me drew from out the grown larger a hundredfold. Death is for the good, and lovely forests green. among strangers. He may make me feel a translation into light, into power, into love. Those desolate, make my spirits sink, hide my future boundless deep turns who on earth were only ordinary Christians, become And gives us new found comfort, from me -Still He knows what He is all about. again home. perfect; those who were beautiful become good; those who were good become sublime. when we on Him will lean. ~Alfred Tennyson

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Comfort II Comfort Created Crossing The Bar

Out of the depths have I cried to Thee O We’ll always Remember GOD, Your days are without end, Dear friends I go, but do not weep That special smile, Lord: Lord hear my voice. Let thine I’ve lived my life, so full and deep Your mercies beyond counting. Help ears be attentive to the voice of my Throughout my life, I gave my best that caring heart. us always to remember that life is supplication. If Thou, O Lord, wilt I earned my keep, I’ve earned my rest That warm embrace short and the day of our death is mark iniquities, Lord who shall stand it? I never tried to be great or grand you always gave us. I tried to be a helping hand. known to You alone. For with Thee there is merciful You being there forgiveness: and by reason of Thy law, If I helped in a team, if I helped on my own for mom and us May Your Holy Spirit lead us to live have I waited for Thee O Lord. My soul It was more than repaid by good family through good and bad times in holiness and justice all our days. hath relied on His word: my soul hath and friends I hve known. hoped in the Lord. From the morning no matter what. Then, after serving You in the And if I went the extra mile, I did it with watch even until night: let Israel hope pleasure We’ll always remember fellowship of Your Church, with in the Lord. Because with the Lord It was all worthwhile you, Dad, because strong faith, consoling hope, and there is mercy and with Him plenteous If I brightened your path, then let it be A small contribution from my loved ones there’ll never be anyone perfect love for all, may we joyfully redemption. to replace you in our hearts And He shall redeem Israel from all and me, come to Your Kingdom. Now sadly I leave you and travel alone and the love we will always iniquities. Eternal rest grant him, O We ask this through Christ Our Lord. Through a mystic veil to the great Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon unknown have for you. him. With such beautiful memories That will forever be the way that I hope You’ll remember me.

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Dad Days Without End De Profundis Dear Friends I Go

In Loving Memory of In Loving Memory of In Loving Memory of In Loving Memory of Justin X. Ample, Sr. Justin X. Ample, Sr. Justin X. Ample, Sr. Justin X. Ample, Sr. May 31, 1920 - November 12, 2007 May 31, 1920 May 31, 1920 May 31, 1920 November 12, 2007 November 12, 2007 Go placidly amid the noise and haste, and remember what November 12, 2007 peace there may be in silence. As far as possible without surrender be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth Dear Heavenly Father, give us Death be not proud, quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even the dull and ignorant; they too have their story. I Avoid loud and O Blood and Water, which gushed though some have called thee aggressive persons, they are vexations to the spirit. If you the strength not to lose faith compare yourself with others, you may become vain and forth from the Heart of Jesus as a Mighty and dreadful, bitter; for always there will be greater and lesser persons than fountain of Mercy for us, I trust in and accept our beloved Justin yourself. Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans. for thou art not so: Keep interested in your own career, however humble; it is a You! X. Ample, Sr. into Your real possession in the changing fortunes of time. Exercise For those whom thou think’st caution in your business affairs; for the world is full of kingdom. I ask this in the name trickery. But let this not blind you to what virtue there is; Eternal God, in whom mercy is thou dost overthrow many persons strive for high ideals; and everywhere life is full endless and the treasury of of your son, Jesus Christ. For it of heroism. Be yourself. Especially, do not feign affection. Die not, poor death, Neither be cynical about love; for in the face of aridity and campassion---inexhaustible, look was He who said, “I say to you, disenchantment it is perennial as the grass. Take kindly the nor yet canst thou kill me. council of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of kindly upon us and increase Your whatever you ask the Father in youth. Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden One short sleep past, misfortune. But do not distress yourself with imaginings. mercy in us, that in difficult My name He will give you. Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness. Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. You are a moments we might not despair we wake eternally, child of the universe, no less than the trees and stars; you have Ask and you will receive, that a right to be here. And whether or not it is clear to you, no nor become despondent, but with And Death shall be no more: doubt the universe is unfolding as it should. Therefore be at great confidence submit ourselves your joy may be full.” peace with God, whatever you conceive Him to be, and Death, thou shalt die. whatever your labors and aspirations, in the noisy confusion to Your holy will, which is Love of life keep peace with your soul. With all its sham, drudgery ~John Donne and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. and Mercy itself. Strive to be happy.

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Dear Heavenly Father Death Be Not Proud Desiderata Divine Mercy Prayer

In Loving Memory of In Loving Memory of In Loving Memory of In Loving Memory of Justin X. Ample, Sr. Justin X. Ample, Sr. Justin X. Ample, Sr. Justin X. Ample, Sr. May 31, 1920 May 31, 1920 November 12, 2007 May 31, 1920 May 31, 1920 November 12, 2007 November 12, 2007 November 12, 2007 Do not stand at my grave and weep I am not there, I do not sleep I’m sorry that I had to leave you. When I must leave you for a little A distant voice called me away. When I leave you, don't weep for me. I am a thousand winds that blow while, please do not grieve and shed There was so much left for us to share, Pass the wine around and remember I am the diamond’s gift of snow so much we never got to say. wild tears. And hug your sorrow to how my laughing pleased you. Look you through the years. But start out I am the sunlight on ripened grain But all my pain is far behind me, confusion finally laid to rest. at one another, smiling and don't bravely with a gallant smile; and for I am the autumn’s gentle rain I hope my life here had a reason. my sake and in my name, live on and When you awaken in the morning’s What you do now will be the test. forget about touching. Sing the songs do all things the same; feed not your hush I died too early, but I always knew I would. that I loved best and dance one time I am the swift uplifting rush I lived life the way I wanted, loneliness on empty days, but fill and always looked for something good in all together. As for me, I'll be off, each waking hour in useful ways, Of quiet birds in circled flight everyone. running somewhere on the beach, and I am the soft stars that shine As I look down upon you now, reach out your hand in comfort and I'll fly to the top of the tree, I always in cheer and I in turn will comfort at night my hopes for you are still so strong. Better to have loved and lost, meant to climb, when you're ready, you and hold you near; and never, Do not stand at my grave and cry but we haven’t lost for long. never be afraid to die. For I am I am not there…I did not die. Don’t cry for me, beloved friends. I'll be there -waiting for you. Take waiting for you in the sky! I’ve risen beyond this world of fear. your time. Hold my friendship in your memory, and always know that I am near. I know the grief will nearly kill you. Dry your eyes, and carry on. Remember me, for through your lives, my spirit will live on.

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Do Not Grieve Don’t Weep For Me Don’t Cry For Me Don’t Weep For Me

In Loving Memory of In Loving Memory of In Loving Memory of In Loving Memory of Justin X. Ample, Sr. Justin X. Ample, Sr. Justin X. Ample, Sr. Justin X. Ample, Sr. May 31, 1920 May 31, 1920 May 31, 1920 May 31, 1920 November 12, 2007 November 12, 2007 November 12, 2007 November 12, 2007 My brothers and friends, you have “To laugh often and much; to win heard the tolling of eleven strokes This “To laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent people is to remind us that with the Elks the the respect of intelligent people hour eleven has a tender significance. and the affection of children; to and the affection of children; to Wherever an elk may roam, whatever earn the appreciation of honest his lot in life may be, when this hour critics and endure the betrayal of earn the appreciation of honest falls upon the dial of night the great critics and endure the betrayal of heart of Elkdom swells and throbs. It is false friends; to appreciate beauty; the golden hour of recollection, the to find the best in others; to leave false friends; to appreciate beauty; And Jesus, having been given homecoming of those who wander, the the world a bit better whether by a to find the best in others; to leave baptism, straight away went mystic roll call of those who will come healthy child, a garden patch, or a the world a bit better whether by no more. Living or dead, an Elk is never healthy child, a garden patch, or a up from the water; and, the forgotten, never forsaken. Morning and redeemed social condition; to redeemed social condition; to heavens opening, he saw the noon may pass him by, the light of day know even one life has breathed sink heedlessly in the West, but ere the easier because you have lived. know even one life has breathed Spirit of God coming down on shadows of midnight shall fall, the This is to have succeeded.” easier because you have lived. him as a dove. chimes of memory will be pealing forth This is to have succeeded” the friendly message, ~Ralph Waldo Emerson Matthew 3:16 “To our absent brothers.” ~Ralph Waldo Emerson

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Dove Verse Elks Emerson Succeeded Emerson Succeeded Script

Our Father Hail Mary I shall pass through the Where there is Faith Fill not your hearts with pain and Glory Be sorrow but remember me in every world but once: any tomorrow. Remember the joy, the good therefore that I There is Love Eternal rest, grant unto him O Lord laughter, the smiles, I’ve only gone to can do or any kindness and let perpetual light shine. Where there is Love rest a little while. Although my that I can show to any leaving causes pain and grief, my May his soul and the souls of all the human being, let me do There is Peace going has eased my hurt and given me faithfully departed, through the it now, let me not defer relief. So, dry your eyes and mercy of God, rest in peace. Where there is remember me, not as I am now, but as or neglect it for I shall I used to be. Because I will remember not pass this way Peace Lord, help this family to remember you all and look on with a smile. again. Understand, in your hearts, I’ve only that nothing will happen to them There is God today that you and they together gone to rest a little while. As long as cannot handle. Exlibris I have the love of each of you, I can Where there is God live my life in the hearts of all of you. There is no Need

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Eternal Rest Grant Exlibris Faith, Love Fill Not Your Hearts

In Loving Memory of In Loving Memory of In Loving Memory of In Loving Memory of Justin X. Ample, Sr. Justin X. Ample, Sr. Justin X. Ample, Sr. Justin X. Ample, Sr. May 31, 1920 - November 12, 2007 May 31, 1920 May 31, 1920 One night a man had a dream. In it he was May 31, 1920 November 12, 2007 November 12, 2007 walking along a beach with the Lord. Across the November 12, 2007 sky flashed scenes from his life. For each scene, he noticed two sets of footprints in the sand, one When I am called to duty, God, belonging to him, and the other to the Lord. Footsteps whenever flames may rage, give me When the final scene of his life flashed before strength to save some life, whatever God Grant me that I may live to him, he looked back at the footprints in the sand. be its age. Help me embrace a little fish until my dying day and when He noticed many times along the path of his life God sees when the footsteps child before it is too late or save an it comes to my last task, I most there was only one set of footprints, and realized all falter. that they came at the hardest and saddest times of older person from the horror of that humbly pray, that in the Lord’s his life. fate. Enable me to be alert and hear When the pathway has grown safe handling net I’m peacefully Bothered about this, he questioned the Lord the weakest shout, and quickly, and asleep. In His mercy that I be saying, "Lord, you said that once I decided to too steep. efficiently to put the fire out. I want judged big enough to keep. follow you, you'd walk with me all the way. But to fill my calling, and to give the best I have noticed that during the most burdensome Then He touches the weary in me, to guard my every neighbor times in my life, there is only one set of footprints. I don't understand why when I needed you the eyelids, and protect his property. And if, most you would leave me." according to my fate, I am to lose my The Lord replied, "My dear child, I love you and I And gives His dear ones sleep. life, please bless with your protecting would never leave you. During the times of trial hand my family, friends and wife. and suffering, when you see only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you."

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Fireman’s Prayer Fisherman’s Prayer Footprints Footsteps I

In Loving Memory of In Loving Memory of In Loving Memory of In Loving Memory of Justin X. Ample, Sr. Justin X. Ample, Sr. Justin X. Ample, Sr. Justin X. Ample, Sr. May 31, 1920 May 31, 1920 May 31, 1920 May 31, 1920 November 12, 2007 November 12, 2007 November 12, 2007 November 12, 2007 With the spirits of the righteous made Your gentle face and patient smile perfect, give rest to the soul of Thy We give them back to you, O Lord, Footprints with sadness we recall. You had a servant, O Saviour; and preserve it in who first gave them to us, yet as you kindly word for each and died that life of blessedness which is with did not lose them in the giving, so we beloved by all. How very softly thee, O thou who lovest mankind. do not lose them by their return. For The voice is mute and stilled the heart what is yours is ours also, if we In the place of Thy rest, O lord, where you tiptoed into my world. that loved us well and true, ah, bitter belong to you. Love is undying, and all thy Saints repose, give rest also to the life is unending, and the boundary of Almost silently, was the trial to part from one so good soul of Thy servant for Thou only lovest this mortal life is but a horizon, and a only a moment you stayed. as you. mankind. Glory to the Father, and to the horizon is nothing save the limit of You are not forgotten, nor will you Son, and to the Holy Spirit: But what an imprint our sight. Lift us up, O God, that our ever be as long as life and memory Thou are our God, who descended into your footsteps have left last we will remember thee. sight may see further. Cleanse our Hell, and loosed the bonds of those who eyes, that we may see more clearly upon my heart. We miss you now, our hearts are sore, were there, Thyself give rest also to the and while you prepare the place for as time goes by we miss you more, soul of Thy servant Now and ever unto this departed soul, prepare us also for

Your loving smile, your gentle face ages of ages. that happy place, that we may be with no one can fill your vacant place. ~ Dorothy Ferguson you, and with those we love, forever. Amen. Amen.

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Footsteps II Gentle Face Give Rest Give Them Back

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God Hath Not Promised God’s Garden God’s Sickle Greek Orthodox

In the name of the Father and the Son In Loving Memory of In Loving Memory of and the Holy Spirit. Amen. Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal: Justin X. Ample, Sr. Justin X. Ample, Sr. have mercy on us. (3X) In Loving Memory of May 31, 1920 May 31, 1920 November 12, 2007 November 12, 2007 Justin X. Ample, Sr. Justin X. Ample, Sr. Though today you walk in sorrow, you will May 31, 1920 Harvest of Memories November 12, 2007 May 31, 1920 not be alone. There is One whose loving November 12, 2007 wisdom is far greater than our own. Put May He who rose again from the your trusting hand in His as a little child When you plant seeds would do, and He like a loving father will dead, Christ our true God; through the in the lives of others intercessions of His all-immaculate Hail Mary full of grace guide and comfort you! Day by day, there Mother; of the holy, glorious, and all- the Lord is with thee; will come to you, new faith, new hope, new And water them with love laudable Apostles; of our venerable light. You’ll find that stars unseen by day, Blessed art thou among women, shine through the darkest night and though and care and God-bearing Fathers and of all and blessed is the fruit You will reap a harvest the saints, establish in the mansions of your heart is longing for the dear one who’s of thy womb, Jesus. at rest, you’ll know before the journey’s end the righteous the soul of His servant, of sweet memories that God’s dear ways are best! who hath just been taken from us, and Holy Mary Mother of God, ~Jessie Home Fairweather That will follow you number this soul among the just; and pray for us sinners now everywhere have mercy upon us, for as much as and at the hour of our death. He is good and loveth mankind. Amen. Amen.

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Greek Hail Mary Hand of God Harvest of Memories

this life, but I shall be told it in the next. I I have competed well, am a link in a chain, a bond of connection, Bring comfort to my heart I pray, Your gentle touch, between persons. He has not created me I have finished the race Your tender care. for naught. I shall do his work, I shall be an I’ve lost a dear, dear friend. angel of peace, a preacher of truth in my She understood and loved me, I have kept the faith. A smile as bright as own pace while not intending it --- If I do but From now on the crown keep His Commandments. Therefore I will With a love that will not end. sunshine trust Him. Whatever, wherever I am, I can I’ll carry it within me, of holiness awaits me, never be thrown away. If I am in sickness, A heart of no compare. my sickness may serve Him; in perplexity, my And give it all away. which the Lord, the just one, perplexity may serve Him, If I am in sorrow, To each of my own children, will award to me on that final day A spirit that will glow my sorrow may serve Him. He does nothing in vain. As I live with them each day. and not only to me but to forever, HE KNOWS WHAT HE IS ABOUT. And when my years have been all who have longed to see His He may take away my friends. He may In the memories that we throw me among strangers. He may make fulfilled, face. me feel desolate, make may spirits sink, My time on earth is gone, share. hide my future from me STILL HE KNOWS WHAT HE IS ABOUT. The love she richly gave to me, (Henry Cardinal Newsman) Will still be living on.

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Heavenly Garden Henry Cardinal Newsman Her Love His Face

Don't think of him as gone away-- All things are in His loving care: God hath not promised skies his journey's just begun The distant stars that twinkle high life holds so many facets always blue, flower-strewn this earth is only one. Above our hill; the sleeping town pathways all our lives through; sun Life is eternal Just think of him as resting Spread out below, and you and I. without rain, joy without sorrow, from the sorrows and the tears peace without pain. And love is immortal in a place of warmth and comfort The earth is watered and renewed; And death is only a horizon where there are no days and years. The birds are fed, the lilies clad But God hath promised strength Think how he must be wishing In quiet glory. Should not we that we could know today for the day, rest for the labor, light And a horizon is nothing Take courage therefore and be for the way, grace for the trials, how nothing but our sadness Save the limit of sight can really pass away. glad? help from above, unfailing Rossiter Worthington Raymond And think of him as living Be of good cheer: Be not afraid. sympathy, undying love… in the hearts of those he touched... The perfect answer to each prayer for nothing loved is ever lost-- and he was loved so much Lies in the quiet knowledge that All things are in His loving care.

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In Loving Memory of In Loving Memory of In Loving Memory of In Loving Memory of Justin X. Ample, Sr. Justin X. Ample, Sr. Justin X. Ample, Sr. Justin X. Ample, Sr. May 31, 1920 May 31, 1920 May 31, 1920 November 12, 2007 November 12, 2007 May 31, 1920 November 12, 2007 November 12, 2007 A Hunter’s Prayer I do not go alone. “I Walk With God” I said a prayer for you today, and If Death should beckon me with know God must have heard. I felt the The Day has come when we must part, We pray our sights be straight outstretched hand and whisper answer in my heart, although He but not with tears and heavy heart. & our aim be true softly of “An Unknown Land”; I spoke no word! I didn’t ask for wealth Recall glad times that we would share, We pray for no pain for the shall not be afraid to go. For though or fame (I knew you wouldn’t mind), and show a smile, not a tear. the path I do not know, I take I asked Him to send treasures of a far game we pursue The days of pain for me are past, Death’s Hand without a fear, for He more lasting kind! I asked that He’d We thank you, Lord for this my struggle done, at peace at last. be near you, at the start of each new land. who safely brought me here will I see the light and hear God’s call. day. To grant you health and We thank you for the sights also take me safely back. And I ask for grace upon you all. blessings, for friends to share your from our stands though in many things I lack, He I say farewell and gently nod. way! I asked for happiness for you, will not let me go alone into the We pray for safety one and all in all things great and small, but it was For, from this day, I walk with God. We pray we may return next “Valley That’s Unknown”... So I for His loving care, I prayed the most fall reach out and take Death’s Hand of all! and journey to the “Promise Land”. Amen

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Hunter’s Prayer I Do Not Go Alone I Said A Prayer I Walk With God

Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free. I’m There Inside Your Heart Come, meet me in the garden, Lord; The day is fresh and bright – I’m following the path God laid for Right now I’m in a different place When I go through my address book, my me, I took his hand when I heard him eyes begin to tear, as, one by one, I cross I’d like to walk and talk with Thee, And though we seem far apart And glory in Thy might … call I turned my back and left it all. I’m closer than I ever was… off names of those no longer here. As I gaze upon each single page, I cannot Come, meet me in the garden, Lord, I’m there inside your heart And take me by the hand; help but sigh, “One less greeting card to I could not stay another day to laugh, I’m with you when you grieve each day send. One less stamp to buy.” The flowers are blooming all around, to love, to work or play. Tasks left And when the sun shines bright Dear ones now missing from my list, no And the trees are tall and grand … undone must stay that way. I found I’m there to share the sunsets, too… more to be a part, but their memories will Come, meet me in the garden, Lord, that place at the close of day. Perhaps I’m with you every night forever stay, written in my heart. Bestow on me Thy love – Endow me with new hope and peace, my time seemed all too brief. Don’t I’m with you when the times are good, Now, in the years that lie ahead, I wonder soul-fully; How many more will be crossed And blessings from above … lengthen it now with undue grief. Lift To share a laugh or two, Come, meet me in the garden, Lord; And if a tear should start to fall… off? And whose name will it be? up your heart and share with me. God For as the Lord calls each one home, they How happy I will be – I’ll still be there for you. Uplift my heart and soul with joy, wanted me now, he set me free. surely will be missed, but it’s comforting And when the day arrives to know their name will be on His “special” And set my spirit free! That we no longer are apart list. I’ll smile and hold you close to me… ~Hope C. Oberhelman Forever in my heart.

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In Loving Memory of In Loving Memory of In Loving Memory of Justin X. Ample, Sr. Justin X. Ample, Sr.  Justin X. Ample, Sr. In Loving Memory of May 31, 1920 May 31, 1920 May 31, 1920 November 12, 2007 November 12, 2007 Justin X. Ample, Sr. November 12, 2007

“We have loved them during life, let May 31, 1920 May the road rise to meet you. us not abandon them, until we have May the road November 12, 2007 May the wind be conducted them by our prayers into rise to meet you. May the road rise to meet you. the house of the Lord.” May the wind always at your back. St. Ambrose May the wind be be always at your back. always at your back. May the sun shine Incline Thine ear, O Lord, unto our May the sun shine warm May the sun shine warm upon your face. prayers, wherein we humbly pray upon your face warm upon your face. Thee to show Thy mercy upon the and rains fall soft May the rains fall May the rains fall soul of Thy servant, whom Thou hast upon your fields. soft upon your fields soft upon your fields commanded to pass out of this world, And until we meet again, that Thou wouldst place him in the and until we meet again, and until we meet again, May God hold you region of peace and light, and bid him May God hold you in the May God hold you in the in the hollow of His hand. be a partaker with Thy Saints. palm of His hand. ~An Old Irish Blessing palm of His hand. Amen. Through Christ our Lord. Amen. Amen.

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Incline Thine Ear Irish Blessing I Irish Blessing II Irish Blessing III

JESUS JOY OF THE In Loving Memory of In Loving Memory of ANGELS Justin X. Ample, Sr. A bud the Gardener gave us a pure Justin X. Ample, Sr. and lovely child. He gave it to our May 31, 1920 May 31, 1920 keeping, to cherish undefiled. But just November 12, 2007 In Loving Memory of November 12, 2007 as it was opening, to the glory of the day, down came the Heavenly Jesus Mary and Joseph Justin X. Ample, Sr. Gardener and took our bud away. Heavenly Father help us to live as the Justin X. Ample, Sr. May 31, 1920 I am the Light of the holy family, united in respect and November 12, 2007 May 31, 1920 - November 12, 2007 love. We want to live as Jesus, Mary, World; he who follows Me O sweet little angel pray for us and and Joseph, in peace with you and one through thy prayers intercede to the another. Through the prayers of "For God so loved the world, will not walk in darkness Sacred Heart of Jesus that through Mary, the virgin mother of Jesus, and that He gave His only begotten His burning heart of love He may lead of her husband Joseph, unite our but will have the light of us through this life and help us families in peace and love. Grant this Son, that whosoever believeth through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your overcome the temptations which may in Him should not perish, but life. befall us. Son, who lives and reigns with you “Sweet Heart of Jesus, I implore that and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever have everlasting life." and ever. Amen. ~John 3:16 I may love Thee more and more.” “My Jesus, for Thee I live; My Jesus, Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, ~John 8:12 for Thee I die, My Jesus, I am Thine Pray for us. in life and death.”

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Jesus Joy Of The Angels Jesus Mary & Joseph John 3:16 John 8:12

In Loving Memory of In Loving Memory of In Loving Memory of

Justin X. Ample, Sr. Justin X. Ample, Sr. Justin X. Ample, Sr. May 31, 1920 May 31, 1920 May 31, 1920 In Loving Memory of November 12, 2007 November 12, 2007 November 12, 2007

Justin X. Ample, Sr. Now the labourer’s task is over; May 31, 1920 LET NOT your heart be troubled; A collection of your

November 12, 2007 ye believe in God, believe also in me. memories, In my Father's house are many Now the battle day is past; mansions; if it were not so, Precious times "I am the resurrection and the I would have told you. I go to Now upon the farther shore enjoyed together; Life; He who believes in me, prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, Keepsakes of the Lands the voyager at last. though he die, yet shall he live, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, heart Father, in Thy gracious keeping and whosoever lives and there ye may be also. That remain with believes in Me shall never die." PEACE I leave with you, my Leave we now thy servant sleeping. peace I give unto you; not as the us forever. ~John Ellerton ~John 11:25-26 world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. ~John 14:1-3, 27

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John 11:25-26 John 14:1-3, 27 Keepsakes Of The Heart Labourer’s Task Over

When I am dead pray for me a little. Let me come in where you are weeping, Almighty God, through the death of Leaf after leaf Think of me sometimes, friend, and let me take your hand. I, Your Son on the cross, you have but not too much. who have known a sorrow such as overcome death for us. Through his flower after flower yours, can understand. burial and resurrection from the dead It is not good for you you have made the grave a holy place some in the dawn of day to allow your thoughts to dwell Let me come in – I would be very still and restored to us eternal life. We pray too long on the dead. some in the after hour. beside you in your grief; I would not bid for those who died believing in Jesus Think of me now and again you cease your weeping, friend, tears and are buried with him in the hope of Alive they flourish, as I was in life, bring relief. rising again. God of the living and the at some moment which it is dead may those who faithfully believed and alive they fall pleasant to recall, Let me come in – I would only breathe in you on earth praise you forever in the But not too long. a prayer, and hold your hand, for I have joy of heaven. We ask this through and the earth that sustained them known a sorrow such as yours, and Christ our Lord. Leave me in peace understand. receives them in fall. as I shall leave you too, in peace. Amen. While you live, ~Grace Noll Crowell let your thoughts be with the living.

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Leaf After Leaf Leave Me In Peace Let Me Come In Let Us Pray

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Almighty and most merciful God Lord, support us all day long, May 31, 1920 who, when little children born until the shadows lengthen and November 12, 2007 again of water depart this mortal The life the evening comes, and the busy  life, dost forthwith, without any world is hushed, and the fever of desert of other, bestow upon them of those who "The Lord's Prayer" life everlasting, as we believe life is over, and our work is done. Thou hast done to this little child, are faithful to Then in thy mercy grant us a safe Our Father who art in heaven, grant, we beseech Thee, that lodging, and a holy rest, and hallowed be thy name; through the intercession of the thee, Lord, is peace at the last. Thy kingdom come; Thy will be Blessed Virgin Mary and of all Thy but changed, Amen. done on earth as it is in heaven. Saints, we may serve Thee here Give us this day our daily bread; with pure minds and be forever not ended. and forgive us our trespasses united in Paradise. Through Christ as we forgive those who our Lord. trespass against us; Amen And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen

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Let Us Prayer, Children Life Prayer Lord Support Us Lord’s Prayer Catholic

In Loving Memory of In Loving Memory of   In Loving Memory of In Loving Memory of Justin X. Ample, Sr. Justin X. Ample, Sr. May 31, 1920 Justin X. Ample, Sr. Justin X. Ample, Sr. November 12, 2007 May 31, 1920 November 12, 2007 May 31, 1920 May 31, 1920 You can shed tears that he is gone, Or you can smile because he has lived. November 12, 2007 November 12, 2007 You can close your eyes and pray that he'll come, LOVE LIVES ON "The Lord's Prayer" "The Lord's Prayer" Or you can open your eyes Our Father who art in heaven, Our Father who art in heaven, and see all he's left. Those we love remain with us for hallowed be thy name; Thy Your heart can be empty love itself lives on, and cherished hallowed be thy name; because you can’t see him, kingdom come; Thy will be done on Or you can be full of the love you shared. memories never fade because a earth as it is in heaven. Give us this Thy kingdom come; Thy will be done You can turn your back on tomorrow loved one's gone… day our daily bread; And forgive us on earth as it is in heaven. and live yesterday, Or you can be happy for tomorrow Those we love can never be more our trespasses as we forgive those Give us this day our daily bread; because of yesterday. than a thought apart, for as long as who trespass against us; And lead and forgive us our trespasses as we You can remember him us not into temptation, but deliver and only that he's gone, there is memory, they'll live on in us from evil. For thine is the forgive those who trespass against us; Or you can cherish his memory the heart. and let it live on. Kingdom, and the power, and the And lead us not into temptation, You can cry and close your mind, glory, forever. but deliver us from evil. be empty and turn your back, Amen Or can do what he'd want: Amen Smile, open your eyes, love and go on.

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Lord’s Prayer Protestant Lord’s Prayer Script Love And Go On Love Lives One

Father, we entrust our sister Father we entrust our brother It’s difficult when someone Lovely Lady dressed in blue- to your mercy. Teach me how to pray! to your mercy. Who is loved cannot be there, You loved her greatly in this life: God was just your little boy, You loved him greatly in this life: Tell me what to say! now that she is freed from But memories that are made and now that he is freed from all its all its cares, give her happiness Did you lift Him up, sometimes, shared will keep a loved one and peace forever. cares, give him happiness and Gently on your knee? Welcome her now into paradise peace for ever. near. Did you sing to Him the way where there will be no more sorrow, Welcome him now into paradise Mother does to me? And God, with loving wisdom, no more weeping or pain, where there will be no more Did you hold His hand at night? but only peace and joy with Jesus sorrow, no more weeping or pain, Will be there to guide us Did you ever try your Son, and the Holy Spirit Telling stories of the world? but only peace and joy with Jesus through; for ever and ever. your Son, and the Holy Spirit for O! And did He cry? He’ll help us meet tomorrow ever and ever. Lovely Lady dressed in blue- And He’ll give us strength Teach me how to pray! anew God was just your little boy And you know the way

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In Loving Memory of In Loving Memory of In Loving Memory of In Loving Memory of Justin X. Ample, Sr. Justin X. Ample, Sr. Justin X. Ample, Sr. Justin X. Ample, Sr. May 31, 1920 May 31, 1920 May 31, 1920 May 31, 1920 November 12, 2007 November 12, 2007 November 12, 2007 November 12, 2007 It is truly right and just, proper and Her heartbeat was my helpful toward salvation, that we always PRAYER very first sound, and everywhere give thanks to You, O May the angels lead you into May you always walk in sunshine and Her kiss my first affection, Lord, holy Father, almighty and eternal Paradise, may the Martyrs receive God’s love around you flow, for the Her loving arms brought security, God, through Christ our Lord. In the you at your coming, and take you to happiness you gave us, no one will same Christ the hope of a blessed Her instruction, clear direction. Jerusalem, the holy city. May the ever know. It broke our hearts to lose resurrection has dawned for us, bringing you, but you did not go alone. A part I owe the person I’ve become all who are under the certain, sad choirs of the Angels receive you, and may you with the once poor of us went with you the day God called to her unselfish love. sentence of death the consoling promise you home. A million times we’ve Lazarus, have rest everlasting. There’s comfort knowing of future immortality. For those who needed you. A million times we’ve Amen. she’s not gone. have been faithful, O Lord, life is not cried. If love could only have saved ended, but merely changed; and when She lives with God above. you, you never would have died. this earthly abode dissolves, an eternal 

dwelling place awaits them in heaven. (Roman Ritual) Eternal rest grant them O Lord and let The Lord be with you May the Souls of all the faithful perpetual light sine upon them. May And May You Rest in Peace. Amen. they rest in peace. departed, through the mercy of Amen. God, rest in peace. Amen.

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In Loving Memory of In Loving Memory of In Loving Memory of In Loving Memory of Justin X. Ample, Sr. Justin X. Ample, Sr. Justin X. Ample, Sr. Justin X. Ample, Sr. May 31, 1920 May 31, 1920 May 31, 1920 May 31, 1920 November 12, 2007 November 12, 2007 November 12, 2007 November 12, 2007 We’ll always Remember Mother: How I Will Miss You

That special smile When I come to the end of the road Beautiful things in this life are and the sun has set for me, I want no that caring heart. From the moment I was conceived, That warm embrace manifold tis true, we count the rites in a gloom-filled room. Why cry stars by thousands, the birds and for a soul set free? Miss me a little – you always gave us. When I was born, but not too long and not with your You being there flowers, too; the sunsets and she welcomed me. head bowed low. Remember the love for dad and us, dawning’s, rare beauties far and Through my childhood years she trained me. that we once shared. Miss me – but through good and bad times near, but all the wide world over, With each success, she applauded me, let me go. For this is a journey we all no matter what. there’s just one “Mother Dear.” must take, and each must go alone. In the midst of my failures, We’ll always remember she believed in me. It’s all a part of the Master’s Plan, a you mom because step on the road to home. When you I have known her love, are lonely and sick of heart, go to the there’ll never be anyone Benefited from her sacrifices, friends we know and bury your to replace you in our hearts. Received her forgiveness, sorrows in doing good deeds. Miss And the love we will always How I will miss her! me – but let me go. have for you.

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In Loving Memory of In Loving Memory of In Loving Memory of In Loving Memory of Justin X. Ample, Sr. Justin X. Ample, Sr. Justin X. Ample, Sr. Justin X. Ample, Sr. May 31, 1920 May 31, 1920 May 31, 1920 November 12, 2007 May 31, 1920 November 12, 2007 November 12, 2007 November 12, 2007 “The Magic of a Mother’s Touch” I long to feel the soft weight of you to Mystery

There’s magic in a Mother’s Music has moments of rapturous welcome you home, What is this mystery that men call death? sound and intervals of rest. with kisses on silky round cheeks. My friend before me lies; in all save breath touch, and sunshine in her smile. Instead my arms ache He seems the same as yesterday. His face There’s love in everything she It thrills the heart with its majesty and with the weight of your absence, So like to life, so calm, bears not a trace does to make our lives The empty places that were of that great change which all of us so dread. soothes it when suppressed. I gaze on her and say: He is not dead, worthwhile. We can find both meant for you to grow into. But sleeps; and soon she will rise and take hope and courage just by looking Life too has ringing, throbbing tones My love for you will last an eternity Me by the hand. I know he will awake in her eyes. Her laughter is a and muted, silent keys. My hopes and dreams now carried on the and smile on me as he did yesterday; fragile wings of each butterfly passing And he will have some gentle word to say, source of joy, her words are warm Some kindly deed to do; for loving thought Yet both are merged at the Master’s compelling me to pause, and wise. There is a kindness and To savour each moment, Was warp and woof of which compassion to be found in her touch into living symphonies. his life was wrought. Each flutter in my heart – your wings. He is not dead. Such souls forever live embrace, and we see the light of ~Florence Emeline Wright In boundless measure of the love they give. heaven shining from a Mother’s face. ~Jerome B. Bell

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Mother’s Touch Music My Butterfly Mystery (him-her)

Eternal Father, strong to save, Whose arm God Our Father, hear our Oh Danny boy, the pipes, the pipes are calling I give you this one thought to keep – hath bound the restless wave, Who biddest From glen to glen, and down the mountain side I am with you still – I do not sleep. the mighty ocean deep its own appointed prayers and be merciful to The summer's gone, and all the flowers are dying I am a thousand winds that blow, limits keep; Oh, hear us when we cry to Thee, our sister whom you have 'Tis you, 'tis you must go and I must bide. for those in peril on the sea! called from this life. Accept I am the diamond glints on snow, Oh Christ! Whose voice the waters heard But come ye back when summer's in the meadow I am the sunlight on ripened grain, and hushed their raging at Thy Word, Who the fidelity and witness of her Or when the valley's hushed and white with snow walked on the foaming deep and calm amidst life and welcome her into 'Tis I'll be here in sunshine or in shadow I am the gentle autumn rain. its rage didst sleep, oh, hear us when we cry Oh Danny boy, oh Danny boy, I love you so. When you awaken in the morning’s to Thee, for those in peril on the sea! Your Kingdom of light and Most Holy Spirit! Who didst brood upon the peace. We ask this through And if you come, when all the flowers are dying hush, chaos dark and rude, and bid its angry tumult And I am dead, as dead I well may be I am the swift, uplifting rush cease, and give, for wild confusion, peace; Jesus Christ Our Lord. You'll come and find the place where I am lying Oh, hear us when we cry to Thee, for those Amen And kneel and say an "Ave" there for me. of quiet birds in circled flight. in peril on the sea! I am the soft stars that shine at night. O Trinity of love and power! Our family And I shall hear, tho' soft you tread above me Do not think of me as gone – shield in danger’s hour; From rock and And all my dreams will warm and sweeter be tempest, fire and foe, protect us If you'll not fail to tell me that you love me I am with you still – in each new dawn. wheresoever we go; Thus evermore will rise I'll simply sleep in peace until you come to me. to Thee glad hymns of praise from land and sea. I'll simply sleep in peace until you come to me.

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Native American Poem Navy Hymn Nuns Prayer O Danny Boy

In Loving Memory of In Loving Memory of In Loving Memory of Justin X. Ample, Sr. Justin X. Ample, Sr. In Loving Memory of Justin X. Ample, Sr. May 31, 1920 May 31, 1920 May 31, 1920 Justin X. Ample, Sr. November 12, 2007 November 12, 2007

November 12, 2007 May 31, 1920 O Great Spirit November 12, 2007 Whose voice I hear in the winds, and Gentlest Heart of Jesus, ever present in the whose breath gives life to all the world And He will raise O GENTLEST HEART of Jesus Blessed Sacrament, ever consumed with hear me! I am small and weak, I need your you up on eagle's ever present in the Blessed burning love for the poor captive souls in strength and wisdom. Let me walk in Purgatory, have mercy on the soul of Thy beauty, and make my eyes ever behold the Sacrament ever consumed with departed servant. Be not severe in Thy red and purple sunset. Make my hands wings, burning love for the poor captive judgment but let some drops of Thy respect the things you have made and my souls in purgatory, have mercy on Precious Blood fall upon the devouring ears sharp to hear you voice. Make me Bear you on the the soul of thy servant and bring flames, and do Thou, O merciful Savior, wise so that I may understand the things send Thy angels to conduct Thy departed that you have taught my people. Let me breath of dawn, thy servant far from the shadows servant to a place of refreshment, light and learn the lessons that you have hidden in of exile to the bright home of peace. every leaf and rock. I seek strength, not to Make you to shine heaven, where we trust Thou and Amen. be greater than my brother, but to fight my thy Blessed Mother have woven a greatest enemy – myself. Make me always like the sun, Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord! And crown of unfailing bliss. ready to come to you with clean hands and let perpetual light shine upon them. May straight eyes. So when life fades, as the And hold you in the Amen. the souls of all the faithful departed, fading sunset, my spirit may come to you through the mercy of God, rest in peace. without shame. palm of His Hand. Amen

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In Loving Memory of In Loving Memory of In Loving Memory of In Loving Memory of Justin X. Ample, Sr. Justin X. Ample, Sr. Justin X. Ample, Sr. Justin X. Ample, Sr. May 31, 1920 May 31, 1920 May 31, 1920 May 31, 1920 November 12, 2007 November 12, 2007 November 12, 2007 November 12, 2007 One Little Rose God on His throne in heaven looked She always leaned to watch for us,

round at His flowers so fair, and then Anxious if we were late O Jesus, full of grace and charity, I would rather have one little rose sought a blossom on earth to those He In winter, by the window, victim for sinners, so impelled by Your from the garden of a friend than to had there. To be a part of such In summer by the gate, have the choicest flowers when my love for us that You willed to die on heavenly Company, the bloom must And though we mocked her tenderly, stay on earth must end. the cross, I humbly entreat Thee to be pure and sweet, and the little bud Who had such foolish care, I would rather have one pleasant word glorify in heaven and on earth, that that was chosen, was the child who The long way home would seem more safe, in kindness said to me than flattery servant of God, Padre Pio of played at our feet. Sorrow is great at Because she waited there. when my heart is still and life has Pietrelcina, who generously the loss of our child, at the parting Her thoughts were all so full of us, ceased to be. participated in Your sufferings, who with one we love. But parting was She never could forget, I would rather have a loving smile made that our child might go, to And so I think that where she is, loved Thee so much and laboured so from friends I know are true than tears brighten the heavens above. She must be waiting yet. faithfully for the glory of Your shed round my casket when this world Waiting, till we come to her, heavenly Father and for the good of I’ve bid adieu. Anxious if we are late, souls. With confidence, I beseech Bring me all your flowers today Watching from heaven’s window Thee to grant me, through his whether pink, or white, or red; I’d Leaning from heaven’s gate. intercession, the grace of…which I rather have one blossom now than a truckload when I’m dead. ardently desire.

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One Little Rose Our Child Our Departed Mother Padre Pio

Blessed be the God and Father Petals of Her Life When I am dead, Peaceful Shores of our Lord Jesus Christ! By His cry for me a little.

great mercy we have been born Think of me sometimes, I have lived in sight of the ocean but not too much. As beautiful as a rose to see, anew to a living hope through Where the water runs into land It is not good for you, or your wife Was her life she lived so gracefully. the resurrection of Jesus Christ I have walked on the beach in the or your husband, or your children She made things precious by her from the dead, and to an to allow your thoughts to dwell morning touch, too long on the dead. And left my tracks in the sand inheritance which is Her selfless love lives on in each of us. imperishable, undefiled, and Think of me now and again as I was But musical waves have been The petals of her life fell one by one, in life at some moment which it calling Each a gift of her heart till there were unfading, kept in heaven for you, is pleasant to recall. And the ocean is so wide and vast none. who by God’s power are But not too long. Leave me in peace as I shall That I’ve struck for the silver Yet her radiance blooms once again guarded through faith for a leave you, too, in peace. horizon In fields of glory with no end. salvation ready to be revealed in And put out to sea at last the last time. While you live, let your thoughts be with the living.

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Peaceful Shores Petals of Her Life Peter 1:3-5 Poem For Thy Living

Look down upon me, good and gentle Prayer for the Faithful Departed Dear Lord, a lovely lady left her earthly home Jesus while before Your face I humbly May he who rose again from the tonight; gaily taking the upper path that leads dead, Christ our true God; through kneel and beseech You to fix deep in my O God, to You and light. She will be a little lonely, and a little weary too, and she may not know the intercessions of His all- heart lively sentiments of faith, hope, The Creator and Redeemer just how to turn when heaven comes into immaculate Mother; of the holy, and charity, true contrition for my sins, Of all the Faithful, view. So it would be a very kindly thing to and a firm purpose of amendment. Grant to the Soul send the Little Flower to meet her on the glorious, and all laudable pathway and lead her to her bower. And may While I contemplate, with great love Of Thy Servants departed Apostles; of our venerable and she have a garden, it matters not how small, God-bearing Fathers and of all the and tender pity, Your five most precious The remission of all their sins; with larkspur for the summer and aster for the wounds. Pondering over them within That through pious supplications fall. And would your Mother Mary drop in saints establish in the mansions of They may obtain the pardon some day for tea, and chat in woman fashion, the righteous the soul of His me and calling to mind the words which each had a son you see. And may it be Your David, Your prophet, said of You, my Which they have always desired gracious Will, when she lies down to rest, to servant, who hath just been taken Jesus: “They have pierced my hands and Who livest and reignest send her dreams of her homefolks, of those from us, and number this soul World without end. Amen. she loved the best. If you could do these among the just; and have mercy my feet, they have numbered all my things, dear Lord, it would ease us in our bones.” plight, for she was a gracious lady, who went upon us, for as much as He is good Home to You this ngith and loveth mankind. Amen. Amen.

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“Blessed are they that mourn for they Memorare Remember, O most gracious Prayer to Saint Pio of Pietrelcina shall be comforted.” Virgin Mary; that never was it ~St. Matthew, Verse 5 Remember, O most gracious Virgin Saint Pio of Pietrelcina, faithful Mary, that never was it known that known that anyone who fled to servant of Jesus. You suffered the O god, the giver of pardon and lover of anyone who fled to thy protection, thy protection, implored thy help, unbearable wounds of Christ and you human salvation, have mercy on your implored thy help, and sought thy or sought thy intercession was left still served God’s purpose and servant who has departed from this intercession, was left unaided. unaided. Inspired with goodwill. You are honored as the world. May the intercession of the Inspired with this confidence, I fly confidence, I fly unto thee. patron of those who suffer from pain Blessed Mary ever Virgin, and all your unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, My and are known for your many counts Saints assist this soul in attaining eternal Virgin of virgins, my Mother; to Mother! To thee I come; before thee I thee I come, before thee I stand, of healing. I ask you through your happiness. stand, sinful and sorrowful. O sinful and sorrowful; O Mother of intercession to grant me the graces of Mother of the Word Incarnate! the most blessed sacrament, heal me May the souls of all the faithful the Word incarnate, despise not departed, through the mercy of God rest Despise not my petitions, but in thy and alleviate my wounds and in peace. mercy, hear and answer me. Amen. my petitions, but in thy mercy suffering so that I may better serve MARY, Queen of Peace, pray for us. hear and answer me. Amen God. Amen. Amen

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O God, O God, who amongst Thy Precious Lord, take my hand, The LORD is my shepherd; there is You gave St. Pio of Pietrelcina, Lead me on, help me stand Apostolic priests has raised up Capuchin priest, nothing I lack. In green pastures You The great privilege of participating in I am tired, I am weak, I am worn; Thy servant, to the dignity of a let me graze; to safe waters You lead me; You restore my strength. You a unique way Thro’ the storm, thro’ the night, priest, grant, we beseech Thee, guide me along the right path for the in the passion of Your Son, that He may also be admitted in Lead me on to the light sake of Your Name. Even when I grant me Take my hand, precious Lord, heaven to their everlasting walk through a dark valley, I fear no through his intercession Lead me home. fellowship, through Jesus Christ, harm for You are by my side; Your rod the grace of… our Lord. Amen. and staff give me courage. You set a which I ardently desire; When my way grows drear, table before me as my enemies and above all grant me the grace of Precious Lord, linger near Eternal rest grant unto him, O watch; You anoint my head with oil; living in conformity with the death of When my life is almost gone; my cup overflows. Only goodness Jesus, Hear my cry, hear my call, Lord. And let perpetual light and love will pursue me all the days of to arrive at the glory of the Hold my hand lest I fall shine upon him. May he rest in my life; I will dwell in the house of the LORD for years to come. resurrection. Take my hand, precious Lord, peace. Amen.

Lead me home.

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In Loving Memory of In Loving Memory of In Loving Memory of

Justin X. Ample, Sr. Justin X. Ample, Sr. Justin X. Ample, Sr. In Loving Memory of May 31, 1920 May 31, 1920 May 31, 1920 Justin X. Ample, Sr. November 12, 2007 November 12, 2007 November 12, 2007 May 31, 1920 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not 23rd Psalm PSALM 23 November 12, 2007 want. He maketh me to lie down in The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing green pastures: he leadeth me beside the I shall want. Fresh and green are the The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. still waters. He restoreth my soul: he pastures where he gives me repose. Near want. In verdant pastures He gives me He maketh me to lie down in green leadeth me in the paths of righteousness restful waters he leads me, to revive my repose; Before restful waters He leads pastures; he leadeth me beside the still for His name's sake. Yea, though I walk drooping spirit. He guides me along the me; He refreshes my soul. He guides waters. He restoreth my soul; he leadeth through the valley of the shadow of right path; he is true to his name. If I me in right paths for His names sake. me in the paths of righteousness for His death, I will fear no evil: for thou art should walk in the Valley of Darkness, no Even though I walk in the dark valley I name's sake. Yea, though I walk through with me; thy rod and thy staff they evil would I fear. You are there with your fear no evil: for You are at my side with the valley of the shadow of death, I will comfort me. Thou preparest a table crook and your staff; with these you give Your rod and Your staff that give me fear no evil; for thou art with me. Thy rod before me in the presence of mine me comfort. You have prepared a banquet courage. You spread a table for me in and thy staff they comfort me. Thou enemies: thou anointest my head with for me in the sight of my foes. My head the sight of my foes. You anoint my preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies; thou anointest my head oil; my cup runneth over. Surely you have anointed with oil; my cup is head with oil, my cup overflows. Only with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all overflowing. Surely goodness and goodness and kindness follow me all the kindness shall follow me all the days of my goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in days of my life; and I shall dwell in the the days of my life and I will dwell in the the house of the Lord forever. life. In the lord’s own house shall I dwell house of the Lord for years to come. forever and ever. house of the Lord forever.

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Psalm 23 I Psalm 23 II Psalm 23 III Psalm 23 With Cross

The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall The earth is the Lord’s, and the fullness I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, thereof; the world, and they that dwell I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; of If I rise on the wings of the therein. whom shall I be afraid? from whence cometh my help. My When the wicked, even my enemies and my foes, help cometh from the Lord, which dawn, For He hath founded it upon the seas and came upon me to eat up my flesh, they stumbled made heaven and earth. He will not established it upon the floods. and fell. suffer thy foot to be moved; He that If I settle on the far side of Though a host should encamp against me, my heart Who shall ascend into the hill of the Lord? keepeth thee will not slumber. the sea, shall not fear: though war should rise against Behold, He that keepeth Israel shall Or who shall stand in His holy place? me, in this will I be confident. Even there your hand will One thing have I desired of the Lord, that will I seek neither slumber nor sleep. The Lord He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; is thy Keeper: The Lord is thy shade who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, after; that I may dwell in the house of the Lord guide me, all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of nor sworn deceitfully. upon the right hand. The sun shall the Lord, and to inquire in His temple. not smite thee by day, nor the moon Your right hand will hold He shall receive the blessing from the For in the time of trouble He shall hide me in His by night. The Lord shall preserve me fast. Lord, and righteousness from the God of pavilion: in the secret of His tabernacle shall He thee from all evil; He shall preserve hide me, He shall set me up upon a rock. salvation. thy soul. The Lord shall preserve thy ~Psalm 24:1-5 Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and He shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the Lord. going out and thy coming in from ~Psalm 139:9-10 ~Psalm 27:1-5,1 this time, and even for evermore.

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Psalm 24 Psalm 27 Psalm 121 Psalm 139:9-10

RESURRECTION PRAYER A Psalm of Praise Remembered Joy Requiem Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all Most merciful Father, we commend our ye lands. Serve the Lord with Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free! Under the wide and starry sky departed into your hands. We are filled with the sure hope that our departed will I follow the plan God laid for me. Dig the grave and let me lie; gladness: come before His presence rise again on the Last Day with all who I saw His face, I heard His call, with singing. Know ye that the Lord Glad did I live and gladly die, have died in Christ. We thank you for I took His hand and left it all… He is God: it is He that hath made us, And I laid me down with a will. all the good things you have given and not we ourselves; we are His This be the verse you ‘grave for me: during our departed's earthly life. O I could not stay another day, people, and the sheep of His pasture. Here he lies where he long’d to be; Father, in your great mercy, accept our To love, to laugh, to work or play; prayer that the Gates of Paradise may be Enter into His gates with Tasks left undone must stay that way. Home is the sailor, home from the sea, opened for your servant. In our turn, thanksgiving, and into His courts with And if my parting has left a void, then And the hunter home from the hill. may we too be comforted by the words praise: be thankful unto Him, and fill it with remembered joy of faith until we greet Christ in glory bless His name. For the Lord is good; ~Robert Louis Stevenson and are united with you and our His mercy is everlasting; and His departed. truth endureth to all generations. Through Christ our Lord, Amen.

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Psalm Of Praise Remembered Joy Requiem Resurrection Prayer

May the Angels lead you into And God will wipe away every tear Paradise, may the Martyrs receive None of us lives to himself, and To plant a seed in one’s from their eyes; there shall be no more you at your coming, and take you to none of us dies to himself. If we heart... death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There Jerusalem the holy city. live to the Lord and if we die to May the choirs of the Angels receive To root it in love... shall be no more pain, for the former the Lord: so then whether we you, and may you with the once poor To nourish it with time spent things have passed away. Then He Lazarus, have rest everlasting. Amen. live or whether we die, we are who sat on the throne said, “Behold, I the Lord’s. together... make all things new.” And He said to (Roman Ritual) Yields a blossom me, “Write, for these words are true May the souls of all the faithful ~Romans 14:7-8 and faithful.” And He said to me, “It departed, through the mercy of God, that will flourish forever. is done! I am the Alpha and the rest in peace. Omega, the Beginning and the End. I Amen will give of the fountain of the water of life freely to him who thirsts. He who overcomes shall inherit all things, and I will be his God and he shall be My son.”

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Revelations 21:3-7 Roman Ritual Romans 14 7-8 Roots of Love

In Loving Memory of In Loving Memory of In Loving Memory of Justin X. Ample, Sr. Justin X. Ample, Sr. In Loving Memory of Justin X. Ample, Sr. May 31, 1920 May 31, 1920 Justin X. Ample, Sr. May 31, 1920 November 12, 2007 November 12, 2007 May 31, 1920 November 12, 2007

November 12, 2007 I am home in Heaven dear ones: Oh, so O God of spirits and of all flesh, who Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, happy and so bright! There is perfect joy hast trampled down Death, and through the Immaculate Heart of I am Home in Heaven, dear ones, Oh! and beauty in this everlasting light. overthrown the devil and given life unto So happy and so bright! There is Your loving Mother, I consecrate All the pain and grief is over, every restless Thy world; give eternal rest to the soul perfect joy and beauty in this of thy departed servant, in a place of myself to You. Take possession of my tossing passed I am now at peace forever, whole being; transform me into Everlasting Light. All the pain and safely home in Heaven at last. brightness, in a place of verdure, in a grief are over, every restless yearning place of repose, from whence all pain, Yourself. Make my hands Your past; I am now at peace forever, safely Then you must not grieve so sorely, for I sorrow, and sighing, have fled away. love you dearly still; try to look beyond hands, my feet Your feet, my heart home I have at last. Pardon, every transgression which may Your heart. Let me see with Your earth shadows, Pray to trust our Father’s have been committed, whether by word will eyes, listen with Your ears, speak with Dear one, do not grieve so sorely, for or deed or thought. For there is no man There is work still waiting for you, so you who lives and does not commit a sin. Your lips, love with Your heart, I love you dearly still; Try to look understand with Your mind, serve beyond earth’s shadows, pray to trust must not idly stand: do it now, while life Thou only art without sin, Thy remaineth you shall rest in Jesus’ land righteousness is everlasting, and Thy with Your will and be dedicated to Our Father’s will. When your work is When that work is all completed, He will word is the Truth. You with my whole being. Make me all completed, He will gently call you gently call you Home; oh the rapture of Amen Your other Self. Home; Oh! The rapture of that that meeting, oh the joy to see you come! meeting! Oh! The joy to see you come!

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You can shed tears that she is gone My mother always knew the me that others Or you can smile because she has lived didn’t know. You can close your eyes and The deeper part of me that thought and felt. Here’s to the winners – God grant me the serenity pray that she will come back She knew where my belongings were, the lift up the glasses. to accept the things I cannot Or you can open your eyes and ones I couldn’t find; Here’s to the glory still to be. see all that she has left My socks, my keys, my wallet, my favorite Here’s to the battle, whatever it’s change.... Your heart can be empty because missing belt. for, you cant’ see her She knew just what I loved to eat and when Or you can be full of the love that you shared to make each dish. To ask the best of ourselves, Courage to change the You can turn your back on The way she knew remains a mystery. then give much more. tomorrow and live yesterday How did she sense my troubled times and things I can and wisdom to Or you can be happy for tomorrow help with every hurt? because of yesterday I truly had a mom who loved and gave Here’s to the heroes – know the difference. You can remember her and only that she is herself for me. those who move mountains. gone I’m grateful for the precious years I’ve had Here’s to the miracles Or you can cherish her memory and let it live and known her love. they make us see. on Her memory will live within my heart. Amen. You can cry and close your mind, But God has called her to His side to live Here’s to all brothers – be empty and turn your back forevermore. here’s to all people. Or you can do what she would want: I cannot hold her back. Here’s to the winners smile, open your eyes, love and go on. I know my mother must depart. all of us can be.

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Serenity Prayer She Is Gone She Knew Me Sinatra

A friendly smile What though the radiance For all the lazy afternoons The Soul Which was once so bright A casual touch, Be now for ever taken from my sight, You cheered on the home team These are the things departed in Though nothing can bring back the hour From your favorite chair, That mean so much, Of splendour in the grass, And all the times you cheered us on, the Lord Of glory in the flower, To know you are with us We always strove In our time of sorrow, We will grieve not, rather find does not die, Strength in what remains behind; to make you proud Sharing our prayer In the primal sympathy Though your heroes Today and tomorrow, it returns Which having been must ever be; God gives us comfort to God, who is In the soothing thoughts that spring were on the field In the form of good friends, Out of human suffereing; And on the screen, In the faith that looks through death, May His peace be with you, the Giver of Life. In years that bring the philosophic mind. You were our hero all along. His love never ends. The family of [PERSON] ~ William Wordsworth

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Smile Soul Does Not Die Splendour In The Grass Sports Sunday

In Loving Memory of In Loving Memory of In Loving Memory of In Loving Memory of Justin X. Ample, Sr. Justin X. Ample, Sr. Justin X. Ample, Sr. Justin X. Ample, Sr. May 31, 1920 May 31, 1920 November 12, 2007 May 31, 1920 November 12, 2007 May 31, 1920 November 12, 2007 November 12, 2007 O glorious St. Anthony, safe refuge of O Glorious St. Anne, thou art filled with the afflicted and distressed, who by May the angels lead you into compassion for those who invoke thee O most amiable Protector, Saint and with love for those who suffer! miraculous revelation has directed all Paradise, may the Martyrs receive Heavily laden with the weight of my Anthony of Padua, what worthy gift those who seek aid to come to Thy altar you at your coming, and take you to troubles, I therefore cast myself at thy can I possibly offer to show my with the promise that whosoever visits Jerusalem, the holy city. May the feet and humbly beg of thee to take gratitude? I have nothing that is of it for nine consecutive Tuesdays, and choirs of the Angels receive you, and under thy special protection the present worth to you; but I offer you all the there piously invokes thee, will feel the may you, with the once poor Lazarus, affair with I recommend to thee. power of the intercession. I, a poor Vouchsafe to recommend it to thy esteem, in which you are continuously have rest everlasting. Daughter, the Blessed Virgin Mary, and held throughout the world, and all the sinner, encouraged by this promise, Amen. lay it before the throne of Jesus, so that miracles with which you have filled come to thee. O powerful Saint, and He may bring it to a happy issue. Cease the church even to the benefit of those with a firm hope I implore thy aid, thy O Gentle and loving Saint Anthony, not to intercede for me until my request outside its fold; all these, admirable protection, thy counsel and thy blessing. whose heart was ever full of human is granted. Above all obtain for me the Saint Anthony, please express my Obtain for me, I beseech thee my sympathy, pray for us. grace of one day be behold my God face request in this necessity. But if it should humble thanks for everything to God O glorious Saint Anthony, whom the to face, and with thee and Mary and the be opposed to the Will of God and the saints to praise and bless Him for all the Father, the Son and the Holy infant Jesus so much loved and welfare of my soul, obtain for me such Eternity. Amen. honored, pray for us and the souls of Spirit, and to the Most Blessed Virgin other graces as shall be conducive to my Mary through endless ages. Amen. salvation. Through Christ our Lord. all the faithful departed. Amen.

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St Anne St Anthony I St Anthony II St Anthony III

"Lord make me an instrument of Thy Take, O Lord, and receive all my Saint John Neumann, peace; where there is hatred, let me liberty, my memory, my Your ardent desire to bring all souls to Watch thou, dear Lord, with those sow love; where there is doubt, faith; understanding, and whole will. You Christ impelled you to leave home and who wake, or watch, or weep tonight where there is despair, hope; where have given me all that I am, and all country. Teach us to live worthily in the and give your angels charge over there is darkness, light; and where that I possess. I surrender it all You, Spirit of our baptism, which makes us those who sleep. there is sadness, joy" that You may dispose of it according children of the one heavenly Father. to Your will. Give me only Your love And brothers and sisters of Jesus Christ, "O Divine Master, grant that I may the first-born of the family of God. Tend your sick ones, O Lord Christ, and grace: with thee I’ll be rich not so much seek to be consoled, as to Obtain for us that complete dedication rest your weary ones, pity your dying enough, and will have no more to console; to be understood, as to to the needy, the weak, the afflicted and ones, pity your afflicted ones, and all desire. understand; to be loved, as to love; for the abandoned, which so characterized for your love’s sake! ~St. Ignatius it is in giving that we receive, and it is your life. Help us to persevere in the

in pardoning, that we are pardoned difficult and, at times, painful paths of Eternal rest grant unto his O lord. and it is in dying, that we are born to duty. May death find us on the sure road eternal life." May he rest in peace. to our Father’s house with the light of living faith in our hearts. ~St. Francis of Assisi Amen.

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Prayer to St. Joseph November 12, 2007 November 12, 2007 November 12, 2007

O, St. Joseph, whose protection is so great, Prayer to St. Jude so strong, so prompt before the throne of St. Michael the Archangel, O Great Apostle of Ireland, glorious God. I place in you all my interest and St. Jude, glorious Apostle, faithful Defend us in battle St. Patrick, to whom under God, so desires. O St. Joseph do assist me by your servant and friend of Jesus, the name many are indebted for the most powerful intercession and obtain for me of the traitor has caused you to be Be our protection against the precious of all treasures, the great from your divine foster -Son all spiritual forgotten by many, but the true blessings, though Jesus Christ, our Lord; wickedness and snares of the devil; gift of Faith, receive our servant so that, having engaged here below your Church invokes you universally as the thanks for the zeal and charity which heavenly power, I may offer my Patron of things despaired of; pray for May God rebuke him, we humbly have been to thousands the source of thanksgiving and homage to the most me, who am so miserable; pray for pray; blessings so invaluable. Ask for all loving of Fathers. O, St. Joseph, I never me, that finally I may receive the weary contemplating you, and Jesus asleep And do thou, O Prince of the heavenly who dwell in this land of thy labors, consolations and the succor of the precious light of Faith, and beg in your arms; I dare not approach while He house, by the power of God, thrust reposes near your heart. Press Him in my Heaven in all my necessities, for us on whom its glorious rays have name and kiss His fine head for me and ask tribulations and sufferings, into hell Satan and all evil spirits long since beamed, the grace to Him to return the kiss when I draw my particularly (here make your request), who wander through the world for regulate our lives by its sacred dying breath. St. Joseph patron of and that I may bless God with the departing souls. Pray for us. the ruin of souls. maxima. Elect throughout Eternity. Amen. Amen. Amen.

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St Joseph St Jude St Michael St Patrick

In Loving Memory of In Loving Memory of In Loving Memory of In Loving Memory of Justin X. Ample, Sr. Justin X. Ample, Sr. Justin X. Ample, Sr. Justin X. Ample, Sr. May 31, 1920 May 31, 1920 May 31, 1920 May 31, 1920 November 12, 2007 November 12, 2007 November 12, 2007 November 12, 2007 We seem to give him back to you, O Lord, who gave him to us. Yet as You Prayer to Saint Rita St. Rocco was a “Lay Saint.” He St. Theresa’s Prayer did not lose him in giving, so we do not lose him by his return. Not as the world lived at the time of the bubonic O God, in your infinite mercy you plague, a highly contagious disease, gives, do you give you do not take looked with love on your faithful May today there be peace within. away, for what is yours is ours also if sometimes called the black death. May you trust God that you are exactly servant Rita and granted through her Legend has it that St. Rocco would where you are meant to be. we are Yours. And life is eternal and intercession that which is beyond the love is immortal and death is only a bring bread to those afflicted with the May you not forget the infinite possibilities power of mankind and the wisdom of horizon and a horizon is nothing but illness when no one else would go that are born of faith. the limit of our sight. Lift us up, strong this world. Through that love which near them. He became ill with the May you use those gifts that you have received, and pass on the love that has son of God that we may see further; bound St. Rita to you turn to us in plague himself and, when no one been given to you…. cleanse our eyes that we may see more mercy and aid us in our difficulties. would feed him, a dog was sent by May you be content knowing you are a clearly; draw us closer to yourself that Grant that all may come to know that God to St. Rocco each evening with child of God…. we may know ourselves to be nearer to you alone are the reward of the bread. The feast grew out of that Let this presence settle into your bones, our loved ones who are with you. And legend. and allow your soul the freedom to sing, while you prepare a place for us, humble, the protection of the abandoned, and the strength of all dance, praise and love. prepare us also for that happy place It is there for each and every one of us. that where you are we may be also. those who trust in you.

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St Pucci (him-her) St Rita St Rocco St Theresa’s Prayer

In Loving Memory of In Loving Memory of Justin X. Ample, Sr. Justin X. Ample, Sr.  Loving Memory of In Loving Memory of May 31, 1920 May 31, 1920 Justin X. Ample, Sr. November 12, 2007 November 12, 2007 Justin X. Ample, Sr. May 31, 1920 May 31, 1920 O little flower of Jesus, Ever November 12, 2007 November 12, 2007 consoling troubled souls with All sunny skies would be The Suscipe of Heavenly Graces, in your unfailing too bright, Mother Catherine Mc Auley The Suscipe of Mother Catherine Mc Auley All morning hours means My God, I am Thine for time and eternity. intercession I place my confident My God, I am Thine for time and trust. From the Heart of our Blessed too much light, Teach me to cast myself entirely into the arms of Thy loving Providence with the eternity. Teach me to cast myself Saviour petition these Blessings of All laughing days most lively unlimited confidence in Thy entirely into the arms of Thy loving which I stand in greatest need. too gay a strain; compassionate tender pity. Grant me, O Providence with the most lively Shower upon me your promised There must be clouds, most merciful Redeemer, that whatever unlimited confidence in Thy compassionate tender pity. Grant me, Roses of Virtue and Grace, dear St. and night, and rain, Thou dost ordain or permit may be acceptable to me. Take from my heart all most merciful Redeemer, that whatever Therese, so that swiftly advancing in And shut-in days, painful anxiety; suffer nothing to sadden Thou dost ordain or permit may be sanctity and in perfect love of to make us see me but sin; nothing to delight me but the acceptable to me. Take from my heart neighbor, I may someday receive the The beauty of life’s tapestry. hope of coming to the possession of Thee, all painful anxiety; suffer nothing to Crown of Life Eternal. my God and my All, in Thine everlasting sadden me but sin; nothing to delight me Kingdom. Amen. Amen. but the hope of coming to the possession of Thee, my God and my All, in Thine everlasting Kingdom. Amen.

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There's a legend of a teardrop that rolled down Taps a cheek one day, and it fell upon a tombstone God saw you getting tired We knew little that morning

where a family had gone to pray. And it That God was going to call your name. Day is done, gone the sun sparkled like a diamond as it ventured toward And a cure was not to be. In life, we loved you dearly. From the lake, from the hill the sod, and its brilliance was so startling that So He put His arms around you In death, we do the same. From the sky. it caught the eye of God. And whispered “Come to Me” That teardrop, born of sorrow for mother who With tearful eyes we watched you, It broke our hearts to lose you, All is well, safely rest had died, was shed in grief and sadness by her And saw you pass away. You did not go alone, children who had cried. For part of us went with you, God is nigh. But it had a special meaning to the Father up Although we loved you dearly We could not make you stay That day God called you home. above, for that teardrop was just loaded with You left us peaceful memories, Thanks and praise, for our days, all her children's love. A golden heart stopped beating, Your love is still our guide; ‘Neath the sun, ‘neath the stars, In its loving sparkling brilliance God recalled Hard working hands at rest. And though we cannot see you, ‘Neath the sky, the teardrop home, and he showed the mother, God broke our hearts to prove to us, who no more on earth would roam. You are always at our side. As we go, this we know, Then God took that brilliant teardrop shed in He only takes the best. Our family chain is broken, God is nigh. love on earth afar, and he placed it in the And nothing seems the same, heavens with His brightest morning star. But as God calls us one by one, Amen. So when you look into the heavens where ten The chain will link again. million stars are spread, you may see a lovely teardrop that in sorrow you have shed.

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Taps Tear Drop The Best The Chain

A bud the Gardner gave us a pure and Though today, you walk in sorrow you The giving of life One gift, above all others lovely child. He gave it to our keeping, will not be alone. There is One whose To another is not the end, God gives to us to treasure to cherish undefiled. But just as it was loving wisdom is far greater than our But the beginning of being a Mother. One that knows no time, no place opening to the glory of the day, down own. Put your trusting hand in His as a And one gold cannot measure. camd the Heavenly Gardner, and took little child would do and He like a The living of life our bud away. O sweet little angel pray loving father will guide and comfort For another is not a chore, The precious, poignant, tender gift for us and through thy prayers intercede you! But the delight of being a Mother. Of Memory – that will keep to the Sacred Heart of Jeses that The receiving of life Our dear ones ever in our hearts through His burning heart of love He Day by day, there will come to you new From another is not the reason Although God gives them sleep. may lead us through this life and help us faith, new hope, new light. You’ll find But the reward of being a Mother. overcome the temptations which may that stars unseen by day shine through It brings back long remembered things befall us. the darkest night, and though your heart The giving, the living, A song, a word, a smile Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray the is longing for the dear one who’s at rest, the receiving of life And our world’s a better place – Lord my soul to keep; and if I die before you’ll know before the journey’s end is but the love of a Mother. because I wake, I pray the Lord my soul to take. that God’s dear ways are best! We had them for awhile

~Jessie Home Fairweather Jessie Home Fairweather

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The Gardner The Hand of God The Love Of A Mother The Precious Gift

I expect to pass through The Strength of One Woman Jesus said, There comes a time for all of us this world but once. “In my Father’s house are many when we must say good-bye But faith and hope and love and Any good therefore that She played a different role in all rooms; if it were not so would I have our lives, a mother, a sister, and told you that I go to prepare a place trust can never, never die. I can do or any kindness a grandmother. No matter what, Although the curtain falls at last is the love we have for her is one. for you? And when I go and prepare that I can show to any that a cause to grieve? Ask anyone they’ll tell you the a place for you, I will come again and same, she brought us joy when The future’s fairer than the past if fellow creature will take you to myself, that where I let me do it now... we had pain. The strength and only we believe love of one woman held all of us am you may be also. And you know And trust in God’s eternal care – For I shall not pass together even more now then ever. She isn’t physically here but the way I am going.” So when the Master calls this way again. we still fell her near, in every step “I am the way, and the truth, and the Let’s say that life is still more fair we take and every move we life; no one comes to the Father, but although the curtain falls. make. What she’s given to us, no The Road of Life one can ever replace. by me.” “Because I live, you will live also.”

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The time has come for me Let me come in where you are Death is nothing at all – I have only slipped weeping, friend, away into the next room. Whatever we were to leave this life. I have For Thy faithful people, O Lord, And let me take your hand. to each other, we are still. Call me by my I, who have known a sorrow such as life is changed, and when the fought the good fight. old familiar name, speak to me in the easy yours, way which you always used to. Laugh as house of this life on earth is I have finished the race. Can understand. you always laughed at the little jokes we gone, an eternal home is Let me come in – I would be very still enjoyed together, play, smile, think of me, I have kept the faith. Beside you in your grief; prepared. With them, O Lord let pray for me. Let my name be the household I would not bid you cease your Now there is in store for me word that it always was. Let it be spoken us be united, knowing that weeping, friend, without effort. Life means all that it ever neither death nor life can separate the crown of righteousness Tears bring relief. us from Thy love. Let me come in – I would only breathe meant. It is the same as it ever was; There is which the Lord, the righteous judge, a prayer, absolutely unbroken continuity. Why And hold your hand, should I be out of your mind because I am will award to me on that day. For I have known a sorrow such as out of your sight? I’m but waiting for you yours and understand. for an interval, somewhere very near just -Paul’s Second Letter to Timothy around the corner. All is well. Nothing is past, nothing is lost. One brief moment and all will be as it was before, better, infinitely happier and forever – we will be together.

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Thy Faithful People Time Has Come To One In Sorrow Together

In Loving Memory of In Loving Memory of In Loving Memory of In Loving Memory of Justin X. Ample, Sr. Justin X. Ample, Sr. Justin X. Ample, Sr. Justin X. Ample, Sr. May 31, 1920 May 31, 1920 May 31, 1920 November 12, 2007 May 31, 1920 November 12, 2007 November 12, 2007 November 12, 2007 Tomorrow when the sun rises God’s finger touched him without me, I still find each day too short for all and he slipped away For everything there is take in a breath of the breeze, the thoughts I want to think, From earth’s dark shadows an appointed season, remember me like the ocean, to a brighter day; And a time for everything under and the waters in the seas. All the walks I want to take, heaven- God saw the road was getting rough, A time for sharing Unlike the ebb and flow of the tide, All the books I want to read, and The hills were hard to climb; a time for caring. The pain of your sorrow stays, He gently closed his weary eyes, A time for loving, But please don’t cry. All the friends I want to see. And whispered, “Peace be thine.” a time for giving Dry your tear filled eyes, A time for remembering, And know that I’m not far away. To a beautiful garden The longer I live the more my mind this friend has gone, a time for parting. Tomorrow when the sun rises dwells upon the beauty and the To a land of perfect rest; You have made everything without me, wonder of the world. Though he is gone he still lives on beautiful in its time Look to the painted skies, In the garden of memory. For everything You do remains forever. And keep me in your memory ~John Burroughs Like an anchor in the tide. ~Monica Eden Baldwin,

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Tomorrow Too Little Time Touched (him-her) Treasured Season

We couldn’t begin to count the times she A True Fisherman If I should die and leave you here If Death should beckon me tolerated our moods, awhile, be not like others, sore with outstretched hand and whisper Consoled our heartbreaks and A true fisherman undone, who keep long vigil be the disappointments, knows when and where softly of “An Unknown Land”; Endured our ups and downs, silent dust and weep. I shall not be afraid to go. the fish are biting Listened to words confused by tears, He rises up early in the morning, For though the path I do not know, And just simply understood, For my sake turn again to life and I will take Death’s Hand without For no other reason than because she loved us. plying the water for that elusive catch, smile, nerving thy heart and trembling fear, The years hold precious memories, waiting in the stillness for a nibble hand to do that which will comfort for He who safely brought me here But most of all, they hold growth. A slight twitch in the line, other souls than thine; will also take me safely back In a way, we grew up together. expertly he reels it in – Mom is our definition of a special person: and though in many things I lack, A good fisherman Complete these dear unfinished tasks Fantastic, Exceptional, Unique, Enduring! He will not let me go alone into the She filled our lives with happiness and sweet knows a keeper when he sees one, of mine, and I, perchance, may “Valley That’s Unknown”... feelings he knows when to toss one back, therein comfort you. so I reach out and take Death’s That we will carry in our hearts forever. and when to head for home. ~Mary Lee Hall hand and journey to the “Promised Land”.

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Tribute To Mom True Fisherman Turn Again To Life Unknown Land

At the rising of the sun We give them back to you, We hold you close within our and its going down, My mother is a treasure O Lord, who first gave them to us, hearts and there you shall remain. WE REMEMBER THEM. that I carry in my heart, yet as you did not lose them in the At the blowing of the wind Her memory is safely kept within. giving, so we do not lose them and in the chill of winter, All the love she spent on me by their return. For what is yours To walk with us throughout our WE REMEMBER THEM. is held in sweet reserve; is ours also, if we belong to you. lives until we meet again. In the opening of the buds Every kiss and every touch Love is undying, and life is unending, and in the rebirth of the spring, and the boundary of this mortal life is and every precious grin. but a horizon, and a horizon is nothing So rest in peace Dear loved one WE REMEMBER THEM. I’ll miss the many things she was, save the limit of our sight. and thanks for all you’ve done. At the blueness of the skies the special things she did. and in the warmth of summer, Each one will be remembered gratefully. Lift us up, O God, that our sight may see further. Cleanse our eyes, WE REMEMBER THEM. Though I will miss her through the years, that we may see more clearly We pray that God has given you At the rustling of the leaves I’m comforted to know. And while you prepare the place and the beauty of autumn, She’s with her Lord. the crown you’ve truly won. for this departed soul, prepare us WE REMEMBER THEM. We’ll meet again and share eternity. also for that happy place, that we may be As long as we live, they too will live; with you, and with those we love, for they are now a part of us, forever. Amen. As we remember them.

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We Give Them Back We Hold You Close We Remember Them We Will Share Eternity

In Loving Memory of In Loving Memory of Justin X. Ample, Sr. In Loving Memory of In Loving Memory of Justin X. Ample, Sr. May 31, 1920 - November 12, 2007 Justin X. Ample, Sr. Justin X. Ample, Sr. When I am gone, release me, let me go. I May 31, 1920 have so many things to see and do, you May 31, 1920 May 31, 1920 November 12, 2007 mustn’t tie yourself to me with tears. Be November 12, 2007 November 12, 2007 thankful for our beautiful years. I gave to you my love. You can only guess When I must leave you a little while- WE WOULD NOT have you lack how much you gave to me in happiness. I When through our tears of sorrow we understanding concerning those in thank you for the love you each have Please do not grieve and shed wild see a curtain fall, and know a dearly- shown, but now it’s time I traveled on alone. tears and hug your sorrow to you loved one has gone beyond our call. the sleep of death, lest you yield to through the years but start out So grieve awhile for me, if grieve you grief like others, who have no must, then let your grief be comforted by bravely with a gallant smile: And for We must have faith and confidence in hope. For if we believe that Jesus trust, it’s only for a time that we must part, my sake and in my name live on and so bless the memories within your heart. God and in His way, for He will raise died and yet rose, so also will God do all things the same, feed not your I won’t be far away, for life goes on, loneliness on empty days, but fill the curtain on a fairer scene someday. bring forth with him those who though you can’t see or touch me, I’ll be each waking hour in useful ways. have fallen asleep believing in near. All my love around you soft and clear. Reach out your hand in comfort and Author Unknown Jesus. And then, when you must come this way in cheer and I, in turn will comfort you alone, I’ll greet you with a smile, and say and hold you near; and never, never “Welcome Home.” be afraid to die, for I am waiting for you in the sky.

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We Would Not When I Am Gone When I Must Leave When The Curtain Falls

In Loving Memory of In Loving Memory of In Loving Memory of Justin X. Ample, Sr. Justin X. Ample, Sr. Justin X. Ample, Sr. In Loving Memory of May 31, 1920 May 31, 1920 May 31, 1920 November 12, 2007 November 12, 2007 Justin X. Ample, Sr. November 12, 2007

We give back to you, O God, those Forever earthbound are my feet, upon May 31, 1920 With the Saints give rest, O Christ, to whom you gave to us. You did not lose the rocky road ahead, but high among November 12, 2007 the souls of Thy servants, where there is them when you gave them to us, and we the clouds, my thoughts, and so my neither sickness, nor sorrow, nor do not lose them by their return to you. heart is comforted. With the Saints give rest, O sighing, but life everlasting. Your dear Son has taught us that life is eternal and love cannot die. So, death is And if one shoulder aches, I shift the Christ, to the soul of Thy servant, Thou only art immortal, who hast only a horizon, and a horizon is only the burden to the other side, remembering where sickness and sorrow are no created and fashioned man. For out of limit of our sight. Open our eyes to see the times I’ve laughed, and not the ones the earth were we mortals made, and more clearly and draw us closer to you in which I’ve cried. more, neither sighing, but life unto the earth shall we return again, as that we may know that we are nearer to everlasting. Whither we mortals Thou didst command when Thou our loved ones, who are with you. You maddest man, saying unto me: For earth Too short indeed these precious years, all shall go making our funeral have told us that you are preparing a to let a dream die needlessly, beyond thou art, and unto the earth shall thou place for us; prepare us also for that tomorrow there awaits a time and place dirge the hymn: Alleluia. return. Whether, also, all we mortals happy place, that where you are we may designed for me, and old hopes rising Memory Eternal. wend our way, making of our funeral also be always, O dear Lord of Life and one by one, are golden wings against the dirge the song: Death. sun! ~William Penn 1644-1718 Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia ~Grace E. Easley

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In Loving Memory of Justin X. Ample, Sr. In Loving Memory of In Loving Memory of In Loving Memory of May 31, 1920 Justin X. Ample, Sr. Justin X. Ample, Sr. Justin X. Ample, Sr. November 12, 2007 May 31, 1920 May 31, 1920 May 31, 1920

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As I stumble through this life, help me There is a world above, to create more laughter than tears, where parting is unknown. You are not forgotten, loved one Father we entrust our brother to dispense more happiness than gloom, A whole eternity of love, your mercy. You loved him greatly spread more cheer than despair. Never form’d for the good alone: Nor will you ever be, in this life: now that he is freed let me become so indifferent that I will and faith beholds the dying here As long as life and memory last fail to see the wonder in the eyes of a translated to that happier sphere. from all its cares, give him We will remember thee. happiness and peace forever. child, or the twinkle in the eyes of the The Lord gave, We miss you now, aged. Never let me forget that my Welcome him now into paradise total effort is to cheer people, make and the Lord hath taken away. Our hearts are sore where there will be no more them happy and forget, at least, for a Blessed be the name of the Lord. As time goes by we’ll miss you sorrow, no more weeping or pain, moment all the unpleasantness in their more. but only peace and joy with Jesus lives. And in my final moment may I Your loving smile, your gentle face, your Son, and the Holy spirit hear you whisper, “When you made No one can fill your vacant place. forever and ever. my people smile, you made me shine.”

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World Above You Are Not Forgotten You Loved (him-her) You Made Me Shine