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#1 -- Twenty-Third Psalm

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
He maketh me to lie down in the green pastures;
He leadeth me beside the still waters.
He restoreth my soul; He leadeth me in the paths of
righteousness for his name's 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 shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever.

 

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#2 – Footprints

One night a man had a dream. He dreamed he was walking

along the 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 last scene flashed before him, he looked back at the

footprints in the sand. He noticed that many times along the path

of his life there was only one set of footprints. He also noticed

that it happened at the very lowest and saddest times in his life.

This really bothered him and he questioned the Lord about it,

"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

troublesome times in my life, there is only one set of footprints.

I don't understand why when I needed you most you

would leave me." The Lord replied, "My son, 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."

 

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#3 – (Ecclesiastes 3:1-8)

There is a season for
everything, a time for every
occupation under heaven,

A time for giving birth,
A time for dying,
A time for planting,
A time for uprooting what has been planted.
A time for killing,
A time for healing;
A time for knocking down,
A time for building.
A time for tears,
A time for laughter,
A time for mourning,
A time for dancing.
A time for throwing stones away,
A time for gathering them up;
A time for embracing,
A time to refrain from embracing.
A time for searching, A time for losing;
A time for keeping,
A time for throwing away.
A time for tearing,
A time for sewing;
A time for keeping silent,
A time for speaking,
A time for loving,
A time for hating;
A time for war,
A time for peace.

 

Ecclesistes 3:1-8

 

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#4 –(John 14:1-3)

Let not your hearts be troubled;
believe in God, believe also in me.
In my father's house are many rooms;
if it were not so, would I have told you
that I go to prepare a place for you?
And when I go and prepare a place
for you, I will come again
and I will take you to myself,
that where I am you may be also.

 

John.14:1-3

 

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#5 – Child’s Prayer

"Now I lay me down to sleep;
I pray Thee, Lord, my soul to keep,
If I should die before I wake,
I pray Thee, Lord,
my soul to take."

 

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#6 –(Serenity Prayer)

God grant me the Serenity
to accept the things
I cannot change,
Courage to change
the things I can,
And Wisdom to know
the difference.

 

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#7 – Afterglow

I’d like the memory of me to be a happy one. 

I’d like to leave an afterglow of smiles when day 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 behind

when day is done.

 

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#8 – I’m Free

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 place 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;

Ah 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 heart and share with me,

God wanted me now, He set me free.

 

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#9 – I’m Not Here

Do not stand at my grave and weep for I am not there. 

I do not sleep, I am a thousand winds that blow. 

I am the diamonds glint and snow. 

I am the sunlight on ripened grain. 

I am the gently autumn’s rain. 

When you awaken in the morning’s hush,

I am the swift uplifting rush of quiet birds in circle flight. 

I am the soft stars that shine at night. 

Do not stand at my grave and cry,

I am not there, I did not die.

 

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#10 – To Those I Love and Those who Love Me

When I am gone, release me. Let me go,

I have so any 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 its time I traveled on alone. 

So grieve a while for me if you must,

 then let your grief be comforted by trust. 

It’s only for 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 come. 

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 say,

 “Welcome Home.”

 

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#11 – When I Must Leave You

When I must leave you for a little while
Please do not grieve and shed wild tears
And hug your sorrow to you through the years
But start out bravely with a gallant smile;
And for my sake and in my name

live on and do all things the same,

Feed not your loneliness on empty days,
But fill each waking hour in useful ways,
Reach out your hand in comfort and in cheer
And I in turn will comfort you and hold you near;
And never, never be afraid to die,
For I am waiting for you in the sky!

 

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#12 – Safely Home

I am home in heaven, dear ones.
Oh, so happy and so bright!
There is a perfect joy and beauty
In the everlasting light.
All the pain and grief is over,
Every restless tossing passed;
I am now at peace forever.
Safely home in heaven at last.
There is work still waiting for you,
So you must not idly stand,
Do it now, while life remaineth--
You shall rest in God's own land.
When that work is all completed,
He will gently call you Home;
Oh, the rapture of that meeting
Oh, the joy to see you come!

 

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#13 – When I'm Gone

When I come to the end of my journey and I travel my last

weary mile, just forget if you can, that I ever frowned

and remember only the smile.  Forget unkind words I

have spoken; remember I've had loads of fun.  Forget that

I've stumbled and blundered and sometimes fell by the way. 

Remember I have fought some hard battles and won, ere

the close of the day.  Then forget to grieve for my going,

I would not have you sad for a day; but in summer just

gather some flowers and remember the place where I lay,

and come in the shade of evening when the sun paints the

sky in the west.  Stand for a few moments beside me and

remember only my best.

 

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#14 – The Lord’s Prayer

Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name.
Thy kingdom come,
thy will be done on earth
as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those
who trespass against us.
And lead us not into
temptation, but deliver
us from evil, for thine
is the kingdom and the power,
and the glory, forever.
Amen.

 

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 #15 – Taps

Day is done, gone the sun, from the hills, from the sky.
All is well, safely rest, safely rest, all is well.
Fading light dims the sight, and a star gems the sky.
Gleaming bright from afar, drawing nigh, falls the night.
Dear one, rest!

 

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#16 – A Firefighter’s Prayer

When I am called to duty, God,
whenever flames may rage;
give me strength to save some 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.
I want to fill my calling
and to give the best in me;
to guard my every neighbor
and protect his property.
And if, according to my fate,
I am to lose my life; please bless
with your protecting hand
my children and my wife.

 

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#17 – A Policeman’s Prayer

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; strength
of spirit to lead others.
I ask for dedication: dedication
to my job to do it well;
dedication to my community
to keep it safe.
Give me, Lord, concern:
concern for all those who
entrust me; and compassion
for those who need me;
and please, Lord, through it all
be at my side.

 

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#18 – Prayer of St. Francis of Assissi

Lord, make me an instrument of your peace;
Where there is hatred, let me sow love;
Where there is injury, pardon;
Where there is doubt, faith;
Where there is despair, hope;
Where there is darkness, light;
And where there is sadness, joy.

O Divine Master, Grant that I may not
so much seek to be consoled as to console;
To be understood as to understand;
to be loved, as to love;
For it is in giving that we receive;
It is in pardoning that we are pardoned;
And it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.

 

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#19 – O My Father (with Angel Moroni)

O my Father, thou that dwellest
in the high and glorious place,
When shall I regain thy presence,
and again behold thy face?
In thy holy habitation,
did my spirit once reside?
In my first primeval childhood,
was I nurtured near thy side?

For a wise and glorious purpose
thou hast placed me here on earth,
And withheld the recollection
of my former friends and birth,
Yet oft-times a secret something whispered,
"you're a stranger here,"
And I felt I had wandered
from a more exalted sphere.

I had learned to call thee Father,
through thy Spirit from on high;
But until the key of knowledge
was restored, I knew not why.
In the heavens are parents single?
No; the thought makes reason stare!
Truth is reason, truth eternal tell me
I've a mother there

When I leave this frail existence,
when I lay thy mortal by,
Father, Mother, may I meet you
in your royal courts on high?
Then, at length, when I've completed
all you sent me forth to do,
With your mutual approbation
let me come and dwell with you.

 

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#20 – Hail Mary

Hail Mary, full of grace,
the Lord is with thee,
blessed art thou among
women, and blessed is the

fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God,
pray for us sinners, now
and at the hour of our death.

Amen.

 

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#21 – Ave Maria (Spanish Hail Mary)

Dios to salve Maria.
Llena eres de gracia
El Señor es contigo
bendita eres entre todas
las mujeres bendito es el fruto de tu
vientre Jesus. Santa Maria Madre de Dios
ruega por nosotros los pecadores
ahora y en la hora de nuestra muerte.
Amen.

 

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#22 – Twenty-Third Psalm (Spanish)

El Señor is mi pastor; nada me falta en
verdes pastos él me hace reposar y
adonde brota agua fresca me conduce.
Fortalece mi alma,
por el camino del bueno me dirige
por amor de su nombre.
Aunque pase por quebradas muy oscuras
no tengo ningun mal, porque tu estás
conmigo, tu bastón y tu vara me protegen.
Me sirves a la mesa frente a mis
adversarios, con aceites tu perfumas mi
cabeza y rellenas mi copa.
Me acompana tu bondad y tu favor
mientras dura mi vida, mi mansión
sera la casa del Señor por largo,
largo tiempo.

 

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