Dear Lord Jesus, we can
only wonder at the joys of those who stand around your throne. What
kind of shining light do they see? What kind of heavenly music
continually surrounds them? Do light and laughter blend in their
glorified existences? We can only imagine and think of things like
the laughter of children, of sunlight dancing on clear rushing
streams, of ever-blooming gardens of flowers eternal. We stand in
awe of their glory, reflected from your greater light and glory.
Thank you, Dear Lord Jesus for the gathering of your saints to your
side. We remember them with gladness. We have named some of them
this day. We remember others before you in our hearts -- those who
touched our lives, strengthened our faith, and are now gone from us,
but at home with you.
For all the saints, who
from their labors rest,
Who Thee, by faith, before
the world confessed.
Thy name, O Jesus, be
forever, blest,
Alleluia, Alleluia.
Dear Lord Jesus, stay with
your saints on this side of the river. Be Thou our guardian, guide
and stay in the years and miles before us. Strengthen our:
- Faith in your boundless love
- Our hearts with courage strong
- Our eyes to see your direction
- Our hands to do your will
- Our lips to sing your praise.
Be with those who laugh
and with those who mourn. Be with those whose step is light and
those whose step is heavy. As the first rays of an autumn sunrise
fill the land with light and beauty, so let your warmth fill our
hearts this day. We wait before you, bringing our prayers and
supplications to your throne, Dear Lord Jesus, and we lift our voices
to offer your sacred prayer…..
