This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1915 Excerpt: ...hast reserved for the life which is eternal. Remember unto him (her) the good he (she) did on earth, the happiness shed, the comfort shown and the love and affection demonstrated. Pardon his (her) shortcomings and human frailties, and may peace unending be his (her) portion forever! Into Thy hand I commit my spirit. ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1915 Excerpt: ...hast reserved for the life which is eternal. Remember unto him (her) the good he (she) did on earth, the happiness shed, the comfort shown and the love and affection demonstrated. Pardon his (her) shortcomings and human frailties, and may peace unending be his (her) portion forever! Into Thy hand I commit my spirit. Thou wilt redeem me, O Lord God of Truth. Amen. Prayer On The Anniversary Of A Parent's Death Thoughts of thee, beloved father (mother) daily occupy my heart; but this day, the anniversary of thy departure from this life, is especially devoted to thy memory, and I am filled with deep emotion and with sorrow after thee. This day leads me back to the time when thou didst still dwell among us, when thy love guarded me with tenderness and care, and I could take refuge on thy heart, to find there solace for misfortune and sympathy with my joys. Methinks I see thee before me, and thy love-beaming countenance; and the sweet tones of thy voice still vibrate in my soul as though they had but just died away upon the air. God has called thee hence, and of thy beloved being nothing has remained with me but the precious memory and the pious teachings thou didst impart to me At the death of a Brother or Sister, say: He (she) was a loving brother (sister), to whom the holiest ties of affection strongly bound me. Deep is my sorrow at his (her) departure, for dear are the bonds which held us together. But this happiness I can no longer enjoy. Never more can the light of his (her) eyes speak to mine in that happy regard we felt for each other; never more can the reliance we placed upon each other's counsel and strength be felt by us, for death has stilled the pulse and closed the eyes and laid the beloved form low in the grave. (Then conclude: "Yea, Almighty...
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All Editions of The Book of Life: Services and Ceremonies Observed at the Death Bed, House of Mourning and Cemetery, Together with Prayers on Visiting the Graves
