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By Kathy Steinemann
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Sympathy cards merchandised by greeting card stores are mass-produced, and often do not truly express what you want to say. Here are a few original free verses that you can write into a blank card, a card that will truly comfort a friend in mourning. (c) Copyright Kathy Steinemann The shelves of greeting card stores contain beautiful sympathy cards. However, they are mass-produced, and often do not truly express what you want to say. Here are a few original verses that you can handwrite into a blank card, a card that will truly comfort a friend in mourning. Each verse is followed by a standard one-line condolence that you will hear and see in common use. You may want to substitute it with a note in your own words, or a common sympathy message from the last section of this article. Verse Number One Mortal for awhile, our friend so dear, Now gone from Earth, yet still right here! We mourn your loss, as we hope and pray, Warm memories will dispel your grief someday. Those we hold most dear, never truly leave us, Verse Number Two We share your sorrow, and want you to know, That our hearts are with you as you go Through this time of mourning, sadness, and pain. God be with you till you meet [NAME] again. Thinking of you at this difficult time, Verse Number Three We mourn your loss, and wish you the best, As your loved one embraces eternal rest, Safe in God's care, the angels attending, Enveloped by love, by rapture unending. With heartfelt condolences, Verse Number Four The world has lost a companion and neighbor, Who made the journey to a friendly harbor, Who basks in the joy of God's Love and Light, Where the skies are calm and there is no night. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Here are a Few More Standard Sympathy Card Messages in Common Use • [NAME] will be remembered. • [NAME] will remain in our hearts forever. • Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. (Matt 5:4) • Cast your burden on the Lord and he will sustain you. (Ps 55:22) • God is our refuge and strength. (Ps 46:1) • He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, (Rev 21:4) • May the Lord be with you always. • May you find peace and comfort. • May your memories bring you comfort. • Our deepest sympathy. • Our hearts go out to you. • Our thoughts and prayers are with you. • Peace, prayers, and blessings. • Please know that our loving thoughts embrace you. • Safe in His arms, forever in our hearts. • The Lord is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble. (Nah 1:7) • The Lord is near to the brokenhearted. (Ps 34:18) • The Lord is with you always. • Thinking of you in these difficult times. • Those we hold most dear, never truly leave us. • We are here for you. • We are sorry for your loss. • We share in your sorrow. • Wishing you peace. • With heartfelt condolences. • You are in our thoughts and prayers. (c) Copyright Kathy Steinemann: This article is free to publish only if copyright notices, byline, and the author's note below (with active links) are included. About the Author: Kathy writes eulogy articles for eulogysite.com, language articles for a-language-guide.com, and travel articles for triple1.com. Article Source: Eulogy Site - http://EulogySite.com More free articles: 1st Rate Articles - 1stRateArticles.com |
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