Every Memory Is To Treasure
You have been a refreshment to us all
As dew upon a flower at dawn,
We thank God He gave you as a blessing
You will be in our hearts forevermore.
No matter where you are led from here
Our God will go before,
Just as He brought you to our lives
He will open every door.
The time we spent as mutual friends
Is beyond what we can measure,
Every memory we will hold of you
Will be a special treasure.
Thank you for giving of your all
You shared your gifts in every way
Inspiring us to greater hopes
How we wish that you could stay.
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They'll Be The Whisper In Your Heart
They'll be the warmth in every breeze
And the wind that blows the leaves
They'll be the whisper in your heart
And the soft touch upon your cheek.
They'll be the angel in your dreams
And the bright stars up in the sky
They'll be the laughter of each child
And the new born baby's gentle cry.
They will be the chirping of the birds
As each new morn they sing
They will be as free as butterflies
That fly upon the whispering wings.
They will never be forgotten
The ones that have gone on
But someday we'll be with them
Right near His royal throne
Although we shed some tears
In our hearts we see them home
They're the angels watching over us
Keeping us always, safe and warm.
By - Sandy Edwards
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It Wasn't Them
It wasn't them, they took away
In roses pink and white,
Without their smile and twinkly eye
Where it might seem as night.
It wasn't them, their heart's alive
It never skipped a beat,
It wasn't them, for all they are
Is all the more complete.
It wasn't them, that said goodbye
Farewell is not your word,
But, see you soon, it won't be long
Until in life we merge.
It wasn't them, they cannot die
For they, are yet alive,
You heard them whisper, 'wait-
I'll see you, do not cry'.
It wasn't them, but you that cried
For dreams you can't yet see,
While they are more than overjoyed
In life eternally.
It wasn't them, but, hope within
That fell within the grass,
To struggle for the comfort
That they are safe at last.
It wasn't them, but you that held
Onto your every breath,
For, when you watched them fly away
You knew it wasn't death.
It wasn't them, all swept away
For they, are where it's real,
It isn't them bereft, nor grieved
But you, who waits to heal.
It wasn't them that lay there still
But you, that tried to move,
For they're already flying free
In all that's beautiful.
Our God will hold you close and warm
It always was, and ever is
His LOVE in them and you...
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Grass And Morning Dew
I search for the invisible
To grasp within my hand,
Just some of Life’s intangibles...
I strive to understand.
My heart sighs with a silent tear
But boundless joy breathes too
Mingling in each moment’s breath
Like grass and morning dew.
The broken heart of you, my friend-
I’d heal this very hour
I’d take away each tear you've wept,
If it was within my power!
But the road is long, unwavering
With rocks along the way
Sometimes, truly, all I can do
Is get on my knees and pray…
I pray for God to hold you up
And strength to find its place,
To mingle in each living breath,
With God’s abiding grace.
If love can help and prayers can mend-
They both abound for you
Be embraced by them,
My dear sweet friend…
Like grass with morning dew.
By - Sharon Frye
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The Valley Of Loss
I wish I knew a way
or the find right words to say
that would make all your pain
just fade all away.
Your hurt I truly can feel
in your shoes, I have walked
I know the heaviness
that now weighs down your heart.
No pain I have found is worse
than to lose that special someone
Because such a big part of you
They had become.
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As The Moon Was On The Rise
I went walking toward the sunset
As the moon was on the rise
Whispering prayers with each step
Hoping God would hear my cries…
I was arguing just a little
Saying, God…this makes no sense…
For one so young to be so sick
I guess I'm just too dense…
She's got so much inside her
So much love and life to share
Oh God, please listen to me
Oh please just hear my prayer…
Why not just take me Lord?
I've been on Earth a while
And it's not that I don't like it-
For Your world brings me a smile…
But I've had a life of many years
And had my chance at Love
I've had some trials and some tears
But with help from you above…
Just let her have a chance at Life
Please give your gift of time
Let her walk your meadows green
And your mighty mountains climb…
Let her hair be kissed with gray
As her children gather round
Let her heart be filled with love
And wear happiness as a crown…
So if you think that you could call
This child of yours on home…
Let me grasp her hand a while
And share the love you’ve shown…
By - Sharon Frye
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Saying Goodbye
I know words right now
don't mean very much...
your heart is so heavy,
your soul feels crushed.
With so much sympathy,
I feel your deep pain,
but your sorrowful loss
was heaven's great gain.
To lose a loved one
to heaven's gates...
is hard for us,
in this human state.
To say goodbye,
is for only a span,
it’s all part of
God's master plan.
May you find comfort
in his sweet embrace...
trusting in him,
till you're face to face.
The life that is gone
lives on through the love...
that was left here for you
when the soul soared above.
Though we said goodbye,
it's only for awhile,
and your dear loved one
wears a heavenly smile.
Soaring with angels...
trying out new wings...
smiling and happy...
as with them she sings.
There is no more pain,
and her body is new,
saying goodbye...
is temporary for you.
By - Denise Lanford
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He Will Not Fail You
When in your time of sorrow
May the Lord of love and mercy
Give you grace within your grief
May He touch your mourning spirit
And bring you blessed relief
May you find joy in the Lord
As He guides you on your way
May his face be e'er before you
May you know you're not alone today
He is walking by you always
Holding your hand in His own
Remember He has promised
Every tear will be wiped away
So put your trust in Jesus
He will not fail you all the way
By - Beulah Marie Starr
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If He Could
He would be here if he could,
To help relieve your sorrow.
And he would tell you: "Time will heal,
Though maybe not tomorrow."
He would be here if he could,
To comfort you in grieving.
And he would tell you: "I'm at peace.
Don't fret about my leaving."
He would be here if he could,
But he's too busy singing.
And you will hear him often
When you hear the church bells ringing.
He would be here if he could,
But he gave you his best.
And after many weary miles,
It's now his time to rest.
By - Sandy Clarke
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God Called Your Name
God called your name today
and you went to meet him there.
Upwards in the big blue sky
to sing with the angel choir.
The earth will hold your shell,
but your essence still remains,
we'll miss your physical presence,
and it just won't be the same.
We know that you are in good hands...
forgive our tears below...
You're soaring now with angels,
where peaceful waters flow.
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I’m Free
Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free
I’m following the path God has laid you see.
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, to play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way
I found that peace at the close of day.
If my parting has left a void
Then fill it with remembered joy.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss
Oh yes, these things I too will miss.
Be not burdened with times of sorrow
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My life’s been full; I 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 peace to thee
God wanted me now; He set me free.
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Life is but a Stopping Place
Life is but a stopping place,
A pause in what's to be,
A resting place along the road,
to sweet eternity.
We all have different journeys,
Different paths along the way,
We all were meant to learn some things,
but never meant to stay...
Our destination is a place,
Far greater than we know.
For some the journey's quicker,
For some the journey's slow.
And when the journey finally ends,
We'll claim a great reward,
And find an everlasting peace,
Together with the lord.
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Listen With Your Heart
Memories are a treasure time cannot take away,
so may you be surrounded by happy ones today.
May all the love and tenderness of golden years well spent,
come back today to fill your heart with beauty and content.
And may you walk down memory lane and meet the ones you
love,
for while you cannot see them they are watching from above.
And if you trust your dreaming your faith will make it true,
and if you listen with your heart they will come and talk to
you.
So for their sake be happy and show them that their love,
has proven strong and deep enough to reach down from above.
And you will never walk alone when memories door swings
wide,
For you will find your loved one is always by your side.
