Verse & Poems
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Come to Me #3055
God saw you getting tired, And a cure was not to be,
So he put his arms around you And whispered, ”Come to me.”
With tearful eyes we watched you, And saw you pass away.
Although we loved you dearly, We could not make you stay.
A golden heart stopped beating, Hard working hands at rest.
God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best.
Serenity Prayer #3048
God, Grant me the Serenity to Accept the things I cannot change, The Courage to change the things I can and the Wisdom to know The difference.
Welcome Home #3044
To those I love and those who love me; When I am gone, release me, let me go. You have so many things to see and do. You mustn't tie yourself to me with tears. Be happy that we had so many years. I gave you my love. You can only guess How much you gave me in happiness. I thank you for the love you each have shown, but now it's time I traveled on alone. So grieve a while for me, if grieve you must. Then let your grief be comforted by trust. It's only a while that we must part, so bless the memories within your heart. I won't be far away, for life goes on. So if you need me, call and I will hear Though you can't see or touch me, I'll be near... And if you listen with your heart, you'll hear All of my love around you soft and clear. And then, when you must come this way alone, I'll greet you with a smile and ”Welcome Home“.
Footprints #3044
One night a man had a dream. In it he was walking along a beach with the Lord. Across the sky flashed scenes from his life. For each scene he noticed two sets of footprints in the sand, one belonging to him, and the other to the Lord.
When the final scene of his life flashed before him, he looked back at the footprints in the sand. He noticed many times along the path of his life there was only one set of footprints and realized that they came at the hardest and saddest times of his life.
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Bothered about this, he questioned the Lord, saying ”Lord, you said that once I decided to follow you, you'd walk with me all the way. But I have noticed that during the most burdensome times in my life there is only one set of footprints. I don't understand why when I needed you the most you would leave me.”
The Lord replied, ”My precious child, I love you and I would never leave you. During your times of trial and suffering when you see only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you.”
Afterglow #3065
I'd like the memory of me To be a happy one.
I'd like to leave an afterglow of smiles when life is done.
I'd like to leave an echo whispering Softly down the ways.
Of happy times and laughing times And bright and sunny days.
I'd like the tears of those who grieve, To dry before the sun.
Of happy memories that I leave when life is done.
The Glory of Gardening #4035
The glory of gardening: Hands in the dirt,
Head in the sun, Heart with nature.
To nurture a garden is to feed not just the body
but the soul.
Irish Blessing #4088
May the road rise with you. May the wind be always At your back.
May the sun shine warm Upon your face,And rains fall soft
Upon your fields. And until we meet again, May God keep you
In the hollow of His hand
A Little While #4066
Fill not your heart with pain and sorrow,
But remember me in every tomorrow…
Remember the joy, the laughter, the smiles,
I’ve only gone to rest a little while.
Although my leaving causes pain and grief
My going has eased my hurt
And given me relief.
So dry your eyes and remember me,
Not as I am now, but as I used to be.
Because I will remember you all
And look on with a smile.
Understand in your hearts
I’ve only gone to rest a little while.
I Am Not Here #4075
Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there; I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow,
I am the sun on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning’s hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circling flight.
I am the soft starlight at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there; I did not die
God’s Garden #3095
God looked around His garden
And found an empty place.
He then looked down upon the Earth
And saw your tired face.
He put His arms around you,
And lifted you to rest.
God's garden must be beautiful,
He always takes the best.
He knew that you were weary,
He knew you were in pain.
He knew that you would never
Get well on Earth again.
He saw the road was getting rough,
and the hills were hard to climb.
So He closed your weary eyelids,
and whispered, ”Peace be thine.“
Into a Brighter Day #3005
There is no night without a dawning
No winter without a spring
And beyond the dark horizon
Our hearts will once more sing
For those who leave us for a while
Have only gone away
Out of a restless, care worn world
Into a brighter day
Fireman's Prayer #5025
When I am called to duty, God,
Wherever flames may rage,
Give me strength to save a life,
Whatever be its age.
Help me embrace a little child
Before it is too late,
Or save an older person from
The horror of that fate.
Enable me to be alert,
And hear the weakest shout,
Quickly and efficiently
To put the fire out.
I want to fill my calling,
To give the best in me,
To guard my friend and neighbor,
And protect his property.
And if according to Your will
I must answer death's call,
Bless with Your protecting hand,
My family one and all.
The Broken Chain #5065
We little knew that morning that
God was going to call your name.
In life we loved you dearly.
In death we do the same.
It broke our hearts to lose you.
You did not go alone,
For part of us went with you
the day God called you home.
You left us peaceful memories.
Your love is still our guide.
And though we cannot see you,
You are always at our side.
The Lord’s Prayer #4022
Our Father, which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy Name.
Thy Kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, As it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses,
As we forgive them that trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation, But deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom, The power, and the glory,
For ever and ever.
Amen.
I‘m Free #3022
Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free
I'm following the path God laid for me.
I took his hand when I heard him call
I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day.
To laugh, to love, to work or play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way,
I found that peace at close of day.
If my parting has left a void,
Then fill it with remembered joy.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss,
Ah yes, these things I too will miss.
Be not burdened with times of sorrow,
I wish you sunshine of tomorrow.
My life's been full, I've savored much,
Good friends, good times,
A loved one's touch. Perhaps my time Seemed all too brief; Don't lengthen it Now with undue grief.
Lift up your hearts and share with me,
God wanted me now; He set me free.
Psalm 23 #4078
The Lord is my Shepherd;
I shall not want.
He maketh me to lie down
In green pastures:
He leadeth me beside the still waters.
He restoreth my soul:
He leadeth me in the paths of Righteousness for His name’ sake.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of
the shadow of death, I will fear no evil:
For thou art with me;
Thy rod and thy staff, they comfort me.
Thou preparest a table before me in
the presence of mine enemies;
Thou annointest my head with oil;
My cup runneth over.
Surely goodness and mercy shall
Follow me all the days of my life,
And I will dwell in the
House of the Lord forever.
Safely Home #4085
I am home in heaven dear ones
Oh, so peaceful and so bright
There is perfect joy and beauty
In this everlasting light.
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All the pain and grief is over,
Every restless tossing passed
I am now at peace forever
Safely home in heaven at last.
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Did you wonder I so calmly
Trod the valley of the shade
Oh but Jesus‘ love illumined
Every dark and fearful glade.
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And he came himself to meet me
In that way so hard to tread
And with Jesus arm to lean on
Could I have one doubt or dread.
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Then you must not grieve so sorely
For I love you dearly still
Try to look beyond earth's shadows
Pray to trust our Father's will.
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There is work still waiting for you
So you must not idly stand
Do it now while life remaineth
You shall rest in Jesus' land.
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When the work is all completed
He will gently call you home
Oh the rapture of that meeting
Oh the joy to see you come.
Fisherman's Prayer #3060
God grant that I may live to fish,
Until my dying day,
And when it comes to my last cast,
I then most humbly pray,
When in the Lord's safe landing net,
I'm peacefully asleep,
That in his mercy I be judged,
As big enough to keep.
Nurse's Prayer #5095
Let me dedicate my life today
To care for those who come my way.
Let me touch each one with healing hands
And the gentle art for which I stand.
And when tonight the day is done.
Oh, let me rest in peace if I have helped just one.
Policeman's Prayer #3015
Lord, I ask for courage;
Courage to face and
Conquer my own fears...
Courage to take me
Where others will not go.
I ask for strength;
Strength of body to protect others...
And strength of spirit
To lead others.
I ask dedication;
Dedication to my job to do it well,
Dedication to my community
To keep it safe.
Give me, Lord, concern;
For all those who trust me,
And compassion for those
Who need me.
And, please, Lord,
Through it all; be at my side.