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that his loveliness now shines in heavenly purity. We thank 

 Thee for his friendship and for his devotion to the Church and 

 to the Sunday School. Whatever made his life precious in our 

 sight and in Thy sight, remains. Whatever was beautiful in his 

 life abides. We shall miss him because his place will be empty, 

 but we rejoice that Heaven's vacant places are only filled by 

 emptying places here upon earth. May we not say farewell, but 

 only goodnight. A little while and we shall dwell with him in 

 hallowed union. 



We thank Thee for that christian home and. family from whom 

 he has suddenly been taken away. With burning eyes they have 

 looked upon the pale face, on which death has stamped its seal. 

 We bless Thee for their strong christian faith that does not give 

 way to a wild and clamorous grief nor finds fault with Thee. 

 Sweetly meek and submissive under their crushing sorrow they are 

 looking up through their tears into Thy face and saying: "The 

 Lord gave and the L-ord hath taken away: blessed be the name of the 

 Lord." May we likewise have a faith that will not murmur or com- 

 plain beneath Thy chastening rod, but in the hour of pain and 

 grief may we lean upon Thee. Prom their example may we learn to 

 trust our Father where we can not see Him, and in the pauses of 

 the wildest storms that beat upon us may we hear Thy voice. Wilt 

 Thou give them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, and 

 the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness. To Thy name 

 shall be all the glory. Amen. 



