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Verses
This collection of poetic and biblical verses contains the
most popular prayers and poems of our time. Appropriate for many occasions,
from funerals to weddings, or simply best wishes, you can select exactly
the right verse for your clients. You can even choose to have no verse
at all. Or perhaps your company or your clients have some words of their
own to share. Custom orders are welcome.
1. 23rd Psalm
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’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.
Also available in Spanish.
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2. Ecclesiastes 3:18
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.
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3. Prayer of Saint Francis of Assisi
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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4. 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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5. 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 some good I have done,
Forget that I ever had heartache
And 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 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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6. Serenity Prayer
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.
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7. Little Angels
When God calls little children
to dwell with Him above,
We mortals sometime question
the wisdom of His love.
For no heartache compares
with the death of one small child
Who does so much
to make our world
seem wonderful and mild.
Perhaps God tires of calling
the aged to His fold,
So He picks a rosebud
before it can grow old.
God knows how much
we need them,
and so He takes but few,
To make the land of heaven
more beautiful to view.
Believing this is difficult
still somehow we must try
The saddest word mankind knows
will always be “Goodbye”.
So when a little child departs,
we who are left behind,
Must realize God loves children,
Angels are hard to find.
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8. 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 of his
life 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 precious, 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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9. The Lords Prayer
Our Father which 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 debts
As we forgive our debtors.
And lead us not into temptation
But deliver us from evil:
For thine is the kingdom,
And the power and the glory, Forever.
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10. Safely Home
I am 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.
Did you wonder why I so calmly
trod the valley of the shade?
Oh! But Jesus’ love illumined
every dark and fearful glade.
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?
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.
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.
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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11. 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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12. Afterglow
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.
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13. When My Soul Takes Flight
Lord, when my soul takes flight,
may it rise swiftly to live forever
in your love and care.
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14. John 14:1-3
Let not your heart be troubled: Ye believe in God, believe
also in me. In my Father’s house are many mansions: If it were not so, I
would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and
prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself;
That where I am, there ye may be also.
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15. Irish Blessing
May the road rise to meet you. May the wind be always at
your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face, The rains fall soft
upon your fields and, until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm
of his hand.
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16. Taps
Day is done, gone the sun from the lake, from the hill,
from the sky. All is well, safely rest, God is nigh. Thanks and praise
for our days; neath the sun, neath the stars, neath the sky. As we go,
this we know, God is nigh.
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17. Isaiah 41:10
Fear not, for I am with You. Be not dismayed, for I am
your God. I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will sustain you through
My power.
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18. Ave Maria (SPANISH)
Dios te salve Maria.
Llena eres de gracia
El Senor 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
nuestro muerte.
Amen.
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19. How to Use the Bible
When in sorrow, Read John 14
When men fail you, Read Psalm 27
When you have sinned, Read Psalm 51
When you worry, Read Matthew 6:19-34
When you are in danger, Read Psalm 91
If you have the blues, Read Psalm 34
When god seems far away, Read Psalm 139
If you are discouraged, Read Isaiah 40
If you are lonely or fearful, Read Psalm 23
If you feel down and out, Read Romans 8:39
When you want courage for your task, Read Joshua 1
When the world seems bigger than God, Read Psalm 90
When you want rest and peace, Read Matthew 11:25-30
When leaving home for labor or travel, Read Psalm 121:107:23-31
If you get bitter or critical, Read 1st Corinthians 13
If thinking of investments and returns, Read Mark 10:17-31
For a great invitation– A great opportunity, Read Isaiah 55.
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20. Love Poem (1 Corinthians 13:4-7)
Love is patient,
love is kind.
It does not envy,
it does not boast,
it is not proud.
It is not rude,
it is not self-seeking,
It is not easily angered,
it keeps no record of wrongs.
Love does not delight in evil
but rejoices with the truth.
It always protects,
always trusts,
always hopes,
always perseveres.
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21. God's Garden
God looked around his garden,
And saw an empty space.
He looked down from Heaven,
And saw your smiling face.
He put his arms around you,
And whispered, “Come to rest.”
His garden must be beautiful,
He picks only the very best.
It broke our hearts to lose you,
But you did not go alone.
A part of us went with you,
The day God called you home.
Our thoughts are always with you,
The day God called you home.
Our thoughts are always with you,
A million times we’ve cried.
And if our love could have saved you,
You never would have died.
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22. Welcome Home
When I am gone, release me.
Let me go. I 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 to
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 for a while 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 & 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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24. 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 peace at the close of the 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 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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25. Autumn Rain
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 upon the snow,
I am the sunlight on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn’s rain.
When you awaken in the morning’s hush,
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight
I am the soft star that shines at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there, I did not die.
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26. Policeman’s Prayer
Oh Lord, while I’m on my beat
May I know that you’re with me,
And protect me as I go to guard
Other’s lives and property.
Help me ignore those who scorn
And show me no respect,
But be mindful of all citizens
I’ve sworn that I’ll protect.
Be with my fellow officers
And guard their safety too.
May I always put my duty first
In the work that I must do.
May I not disgrace the uniform
But bring pride to the badge I wear.
That I’d be a good policeman, Lord
Would be my only prayer.
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27. 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 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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28. A Child’s Prayer
Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do
not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”
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29. A Million Times
A million times we have hugged you;
A million times we’ve cried;
If love alone could save you,
You never would have died.
If all the world was ours to give,
We would give it, yes, and more.
To see you coming up our steps
And walking through our door.
To hear your voice, to see your smile,
To sit and talk with you a while.
To be with you the same old way,
Would be our fondest wish today.
A heart of gold stopped beating,
Two smiling eyes laid to rest.
God broke our hearts to prove to us,
He only takes the best.
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30. Miss Me But Let Me Go
When I come to the end of the road
And the sun has set for me
I want no rites in a gloom-filled room
Why cry for a soul set free?
Miss me a little but not too long
And not with your head bowed low.
Remember the love that we once shared
Miss me- but let me go.
For this is a journey that we all
Must take and each must go alone.
It’s all a part of the Master’s plan
A step on the road home.
When you are lonely and sick of
Heart, go to the friends we know.
And bury your sorrows in doing good deeds.
Miss me-but let me go.
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31. The Broken Chain
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.
Our family chain is broken
And nothing seems the same,
But as God calls us one by one,
The Chain will link again.
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32. A Wonderful Mother
God made a wonderful Mother,
A Mother who never grew old.
He gave her a smile of sunshine
and molded her heart into gold.
He made her so like an angel,
As anyone ever could be.
God made a wonderful
Mother, then gave that
Mother to me!
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33. Come With Me
In tears we saw you sinking,
We watched you fade away.
You suffered much in silence,
You fought so hard to stay.
You faced your task with courage,
You felt your hope descend,
But still you kept on fighting,
Until the very end.
God saw you getting tired,
When a cure was not to be,
So he put his arms around you,
And whispered, “Come with Me.”
So when we saw you sleeping,
So peaceful, free from pain,
We could not wish you back,
To suffer that again.
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34. A Mother's Love
A mother’s love is something
that no one can explain.
It is made of deep devotion
and sacrifice and pain.
It is endless and unselfish
and enduring come what may;
For nothing can destroy it
or take that love away.
It is patient and forgiving
when all others are forsaking,
And it never fails or falters
although the heart is breaking.
It believes beyond believing
when the world around condemns,
And it glows with all the beauty
of the rarest, brightest gems.
It is far beyond defining,
It defies all explanation;
And it still remains a secret
Like the mysteries of creation.
A many splendored miracle
Man cannot understand; And another wondrous evidence
of God’s tender guiding hand.
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35. The Rainbow Bridge
Just this side of heaven is a place called
Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been
Especially close to someone here, that
Pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are
meadows and hills for all of our special
friends so they can run and play
together. There is plenty of food,
water and sunshine, and our friends are
warm and comfortable.
All the animals who had been ill and old
Are restored to health and vigor; those
Who were hurt or maimed are made
Whole and strong again, just as we
Remember them in our dreams of days
And times gone by. The animals are
Happy and content, except for one small
Thing; they each miss someone very
Special to them, who had to be left
Behind.
They all run and play together, but the
day comes when one suddenly stops and
looks into the distance. His bright eyes
are intent; His eager body quivers.
Suddenly he begins to run from the
Group, flying over the green grass, his
Legs carrying him faster and faster.
You have been spotted, and when you
And your special friend finally meet, you
Cling together in joyous reunion, never
To be parted again. The happy kisses
Rain upon your face; your hands again
Caress the beloved head, and you look
Once more into the trusting eyes of
Your pet, so long gone from your life
But never absent from your heart.
Then you cross Rainbow Bridge
Together…
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36. Treasured Season
For everything there is
an appointed season.
And a time for everything
under heaven-
A time for sharing,
a time for caring.
A time for loving,
a time for giving.
A time for remembering,
a time for parting.
You have made everything
beautiful in its time.
For everything You do
remains forever.
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37. Do Not Stand At My Grave and Weep
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 sunlight 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 circled 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.
Author: Mary Elizabeth Frye
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38. The Garden of Promise
There is a place, I have been told,
Beyond an open gate
All have been invited
Where friends and loved ones wait
It holds eternal promise
Of everlasting peace
No pain or sorrow ever comes
And teardrops there have ceased
Abundant life is evident
Constant, fresh and new
A garden of provision
With Eternity in view.
The promise is awaiting
A place we can abide
Fulfilled for all who answer
The call to come inside.
Sherrie Bradley Neal
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39. Psalm 119:105
Thy Word
Is a Lamp
Unto
My feet,
And a
Light unto
My path
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40. Angler's Prayer
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.
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41. Crossing the Bar
Sunset and evening star,
And one clear call for me!
And may there be no moaning of the bar
When I put out to sea,
But such a tide as moving seems asleep,
Too full for sound and foam,
When that which drew from out the boundless deep
Turns again home.
Twilight and evening bell,
And after that the dark!
And may there be no sadness of farewell,
When I embark;
For tho’ from out our bourne of Time and Place
The flood may bear me far,
I hope to see my Pilot face to face
When I have crossed the bar.
Author: Alfred Lord Tennyson
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It was a delight to read about you,
Please accept our sincere congratulations
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43. Engagement/ Wedding/ Anniversary
Congratulations on your engagement / wedding / anniversary.
May your marriage be filled with many blessings-contentment, happiness and love.
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44. Appreciation Verse from Business
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To express our appreciation of your trust, please accept this laminated memorial in memory of your loved one.
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45. Appreciation Verse from Family
During a time like this we learn how much our family and friends really mean to us
Thank you sincerely for sharing our sorrow. Your kindness is deeply appreciated and will always be remembered.
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