Take my hand O Blessed Mother, Hold me firmly lest I fall, I am nervous when I am walking, And to thee I humbly call. Guide me over every crossing, Watch me when I am on my way, Let me know you are beside me, Listen to my frequent prayers. Bring me to my destination, Safely every single day, Help me with my understanding, As the hours pass away. And when evening falls upon me, And I fear to be alone, Take my hand O Blessed Mother, And once again guide me home.
St. Ambrose
We hold you close within our hearts, And there you shall remain, To walk with us throughout our lives, Until we meet again. So rest in peace dear loved one, And thanks for all you’ve done, We pray that God has given you, The crown you’ve truly won. ‘We have loved her in life, Let us not forget her in death’. St. Ambrose
My Rosary
What comfort just to clasp it, My rosary so dear, Each mystery brings fresh courage, And drives away all fear. In prayer so oft repeated, Yet never growing old, I read the wondrous story, Of God’s own love unfold. Each chaplet forms a garland, To place at Mary’s feet, Fair buds and full-bloom roses, Exhaling fragrance sweet. The crucifix which crowns it, Reminds me day by day, To bravely bear my crosses, Along earth’s rugged way. I hope when life is ended, And death shall set me free, Still twined around my fingers, Will be my Rosary.
I Am home
I am home in Heaven, dear ones; Oh, so happy and so bright! There is perfect joy and beauty, In this 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.
Blessed John Henry Newman
May the Lord support us All the day long, ‘Till the shadows lengthen, And evening comes, And the busy world is hushed, And the fever of life is over, And our work is done. Then in His mercy May He give us a safe lodging, And a holy rest, And peace at the end.
Blessed John Henry Newman
Two Tired eyes
Two tired eyes are sleeping, Two willing hands are still, The one who worked so hard for us, Is resting at God’s will. Our family chain is broken, Nothing seem’s the same, But as God calls us one by one, The links shall join again. We often sit and think of you, And think of how you died, To think you could not say goodbye, Before you closed your eyes. Now our hearts are broken, Never repaired again, For the day we meet in Heaven, We will all be back together again.
Dad
Dad you weren’t just a Dad to me, you were also a good friend. Someone who meant so much to me who can’t be replaced ever again. I’ll cry but I’ll also laugh at the memories I will hold. I will never let them go. When I have babies I know they’ll love you so much, they’ll look up to the heavens and say Grandad, can you see us? When it is my time to go wait for me at heavens door. Come out and greet me, and we will be together forever more.
After Glow
I’d like the memory of me to be a happy one. I’d like to leave an after-glow 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.
Forget your troubles and your worries
Don’t remember me with sadness, Don’t remember me with tears, Remember all the laughter, We’ve had throughout the years. Then when the summer sunshine, Awakes the flowers in bloom, I’ll walk that light from Heaven, Around the corners of every room. Do the things we did before, The same in every way, Just whisper a little prayer to me, At the dawn of every day. Just think of me as present, Don’t think of me as past, Forget your troubles and your worries, They’re mine forever more. I’ll watch and care and love you, From Heaven’s open door.
We hold you close
We hold you close within our hearts, And there you shall remain, To walk with us throughout our lives, Until we meet again. So rest in peace dear loved one, And thanks for all you’ve done, We pray that God has given you, The crown you’ve truly won.
There is no night without a dawning
There is no night without a dawning, No Winter without a Spring, And beyond death’s dark horizon, Our hearts once more will sing. For those who leave us for a while, Have only gone away, Out of a restless careworn world, Into a “Brighter Day”.
Hail Mary Full Of Grace
Mary full of grace, Mother of God guide me on the right path. May you save me, from every evil may you save me body and soul. May you save me at sea and on land; may you save me from hell. A guard of angels over me; God before me, and God with me.
