WE REMEMBER THEM â€¨â€¨

At the rising of the sun and at its going down We remember them. 
At the blowing of the wind and the chill of winter We remember them. 
At the opening of the buds and in the rebirth of spring We remember them. 
At the blueness of the skies and in the warmth of summer We remember them. 
At the rustling of the leaves and in the beauty of autumn We remember them.
 At the beginning of the year and when it ends We remember them.
 As long as we live, they too will live; for they are now a part of us, as we remember them. 

When we are weary and in need of strength We remember them.
 When we are lost and sick at heart We remember them. 
When we have joy we crave to share We remember them. 
When we have decisions that are difficult to make We remember them. 
When we have achievements that are based on theirs We remember them.
 As long as we live, they too will live; for they are now a part of us, as we remember them.

 FOR OUR DEAR DEPARTED

 

Peace be to thy spirit dear one. Well do I know, that safely thou dwellest under the shadow of God. And yet, to think that thou no more art with me on earth, grieves the heart and saddens the thought.

 I have come to the place where the earthly part of thee has been laid to rest and at thy grave I pray unto Him, who has revealed Himself to us as a Father, that he grant me the strength and the will to emulate the good example set by thee, that I may practice the good thou hast taught, and lead a pure and virtuous life, so that, when my time shall come to enter eternity my soul may be found worthy of salvation.

 May thy love and faithfulness that guarded and guided me, be forever written upon my heart and set us as a memorial before my eyes, that I may ever find grace and favor in the eyes of God and man.

 The glory of God be upon thee, and His peace surround thee.