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Together all have clasped their hands
To be a member new
And serve the lodge most faithfully-
And thoroughly and true.
But now a member must depart-
A fellow we all love-
He leaves to join another lodge
In Heaven up above.
He has a greater work to do
And as each day goes by
We know he's honored and will serve
His Master in the sky.
Marilyn Sanofsky
734
The night gives way to the sunrise,
The rainbow follows the rain-
Winter dies and the world greets spring,
As life dies to return again.
This child we love has left us now,
So soon-like a lovely song,
Its last notes clinging to our hearts
Till we return-which won't be long-
For all things change in the universe,
Each being will reach its goal-
He's passed from death to lasting life,
Where God forever keeps his soul.
Virginia Williams
735
Sleep on my child in tender peace
Although we want you here.
We know that God must love you, too.
He seems to want you near.
He wanted us to share His joy
And so He sent us you:
A child from God-a child to love-
As pure as morning dew.
Our hearts will ache a little while
But still it's marvelous;
Of all the people in the world
The Lord sent you to us.
Marilyn Sanofsky
736
Our son who is at rest, alone
In sleep, divine, today
Grew and blossomed before our eyes
Along life's bright pathway.
Ah, he was ever gentle and fair-
Yes, one all loved to know;
One of spirit both blithe and rare
Who by God's grace did grow.
We who miss him must find surcease
From sorrow of this day.
For him it is a gift of peace-
'Tis one for which we'll pray.
Marilyn Sanofsky
738
Dear little boy-so innocent,
Far sweeter than an Angel's song-
So like a flower newly born,
Perhaps God thought that you belong
With Him where other Angels are.
Oh, how we'll miss your baby voice,
Your cuddly ways, your dimpled smile-
I'm sure the Angels now rejoice
To have you living there with them.
Dear Father keep him in your care-
See that he's safe and unafraid,
And tell him, soon we'll join him there.
Virginia Williams
740
We want to tell our gratitude,
Dear son and soldier of ours,
For serving our country as you did
Through the long and fearful hours.
Your work here on this earth is done,
The Taps have sung their sad refrain,
Your great reward has now been won,
Forgotten are the tears and pain.
He bade farewell to earthly life,
But do not mourn, dear, faithful friends-
He's gone, but you will meet again-
The life eternal never ends.
Virginia Williams
737
Your tired eyes have closed, dear son,
In everlasting sleep.
The Angels guard your resting place.
Your soul the Lord shall keep.
We're going to miss your kindly smile,
The love you gave to all,
The way you helped to fill our life,
Until you heard your call.
All through the years you've lived with us
Your soul in goodness grew.
In Heaven you'll be happy,
For God takes care of you.
Virginia Williams
739
Dear little child, you left so soon,
Our hearts are crushed today,
We had you such a little while
Before you went away.
But we are glad we had you, dear,
Most cherished baby boy,
We're thankful for the time with you
Each precious hour of joy.
But we shall be with you again
When God calls us to rise
Above the world to where you are
With Him in paradise.
Virginia Williams
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