b'Messenger Verse Library GGod hath not promisedO God of infinite compassion, who Skoides H aalwtha yNso bt lPureo. misedGrotd thse I cnofimnfiotert Ceor mofp Tahsys icohnil dren; look aFlower-strewn pathwaysdown in Thy tender love and pity, we All our lives through;beseech Thee, upon Thy servants. In God hath not promisedthe stillness of our hearts we entreat Sun without rainfor them Thy sustaining race. Be Thou Joy without sorrow,their stay, their strength, and their Peace without pain.shield, that trusting in Thee they may But God hath promisedknow Thy presence near, and in theStrength for the day,assurance of Thy love be delivered out ofRest for the labor,their distresses; through Jesus Christ Light for the way,our Lord.Amen Grace for the trials,GHelp from above, Unfailing sympathy, A friendly smile Undying love . . .A ocoasdu Farl iteonudchs , G These are the things That mean so much; God the Creator and Redeemer of all the faoitdh ftuhle, g Crraenat tuonrt o the soul of (name)To know you are with us Thy servant departed, the remission ofIn our time of sorrow, all sins; that by pious supplications, (s/he)Sharing our prayers may obtain that pardon which (s/he) has alwaysToday and tomorrow. desired. Grant this, O God, who liveth and God gives us comfort reigneth forever and ever, In the form of good friends, Amen.May His peace be with you, His love never ends. Sweet heart of Mary be (his/her) salvation.The family of GOur Father, - - Hail Mary, - - G Gratefully acknowledging anrda ttehfaunlklyin Agc ykonuo wledging "Blessed are they that mournfor your kind foord th tehyesGhiavlel rb e comforted."expression of - St. Matthew, Verse 5 sympathy HO God, the giver of pardon and loverof human salvation, have mercy on For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of your servant who has departed fromthaeb galokrkyu okf2th:1e4 L ord as the waters cover the sea. this world. May the intercession of the Blessed Mary ever Virgin,and all your Saints assist this soul in attaining eternal happiness.May the souls of all the faithful departed,through the mercy of God rest in peace. Amen. 2/3/2021 Page 19 of 60Back to Table of Contents'