EPITAPHS

Children:
• Budded on earth to bloom in Heaven. (anonymous)
• Children bring their own love with them when they come. (Jean Ingelow)
• What would the world be to us if the children were no more? (Longfellow)
• Oh, for boyhood's time of June, crowding years into one brief moon. (Whittier)
• Sleep undisturbed within the peaceful shrine till angels wake thee with a note like thine. (Samuel Johnson)
• No jewel is as perfect as the innocence of childhood. (anonymous)
• Sleep, my little one, sleep. (Harrington)
• Children are an heritage of the Lord. (Psalms 127: 3)
• The child is the father of the man. (Wordsworth)
• Little Boy Blue has gone away. (Field)
• God's garden has need of little flowers. (anonymous)
• Remembering a tiny angel. (anonymous)
• Hush, my dear, be still and slumber; Jolly angels guard your bed. (Watts)
• Lord, we give you our littlest angel. (anonymous)
• Those that God loves do not live long
• For such is the Kingdom of Heaven.
• His was a man's courage.
• Our littlest angel who went back to Heaven.
• Called by one who loves him dearly.
• Let thy child rest in hope and rise in glory.
• Awaiting the touch of a little hand, and the smile of a little face. (E. Field)
• Children are the keys of paradise. (R.H. Stoddard)
• An angel visited the green earth, and took a flower away. (Longfellow)
• Even the tiniest child leaves behind love that lasts forever.
• If I had a flower for every time I thought of you...I could walk through my garden forever (Tennyson)
• Hush, my dear, lie still and slumber. Holy Angels guard thy bed. Heavenly blessings without number gently falling on thy head.
• So small, so sweet, so soon. (anonymous)

Father, Son, Husband or Brother:
• He had a kindly word for each and died beloved by all.
• His friendship was an inspiration, his love a blessing.
• He was beloved in life.
• A loving father, tender and kind, what a beautiful memory you left behind.
• Resting with those he loved.
• His greatest joy was in making others happy.
• His joy was in serving others.
• God took him home, it was his will, but in our hearts he liveth still.
• At the going down of the sun and in the morning we will remember him.
• O, Lord I put him in thy hands.
• His mission on earth fulfilled.
• No man is indispensable but some are irreplaceable.
• To those who knew and loved him, his memory will never grow old.
• His true wealth was in his generous heart. And what endless wealth he did have.
• Fond memories linger every day, remembrance keeps him near.
• The world's loss was heaven's gain when God took you home.
• To live with him and sing in endless morn of light!
• His life was gentle, and the elements so mix'd in him, that nature might stand up and say to all he world, "This was a man!"
• On him and on his high endeavor the light of praise shall shine forever.
• We loved him a lot but God loved him more.
• To know him was to love him.
• A man greatly beloved.
• The world is diminished because he is gone... but it is still a better place because he was here.
• Let not a man guard his dignity but let his dignity guard him (Emerson)
• He lives with us in memory and will for evermore.

Mother, Wife, Daughter or Sister:
• She loved people and laughter.
• O, Lord I put her in thy hands.
• She had a kindly word for each and she died beloved by all.
• She lives with us in memory and will for evermore.
• May God grant you eternal rest, dear Mother.
• She concealed her tears but shared her smiles.
• God took her home, it was his will, but in our hearts she liveth still.
• God bless thee wheresoe'er thou art in his great universe today.
• She is resting peacefully with Jesus in that beautiful home above.
• Her memory is enshrined in our hearts.
• Her friendship was an inspiration, her love a blessing.
• Resting with those she loved.
• She served and kept the faith.
• God's greatest gift returned to God--my mother.
• Her friends were her world.
• Shed not for her the bitter tear nor give the heart to vain regret. Tis but mere ashes that lie here.
• The gem that filled it sparkles yet.
• She would rather give than receive.
• God called her from among us to a home of eternal rest.
• Always loving: always loved.
• To know her was to love her.
• She gave so much and demanded so little.
• Her children arise up and call her blessed.
• A mother is a mother still, the holiest thing alive.
• Grace was in all her steps, heaven in her eye, in every gesture dignity and love.
• When she had passed, it seemed like the ceasing of exquisite music.
• She passed through glory's morning gate and walked in paradise.
• Time takes even the simple and small memories we hold of those we love and silently turns them into gold.
• She will always be with us...in our hearts, in our memories, in our lives.
• She walked in beauty.

Bible Verses:
• This is the promise...the life everlasting. (John 2: 25)
• Believe in Him to life everlasting. (1 Timothy 1: 16)
• I sought the Lord, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears - Psalms 34:4
• And now abide Faith, Hope, Love, These Three; but the greatest of these is Love-1 Corinthians 13:13
• Blessed is the man that maketh the Lord his trust. (Psalm 40: 4)
• Sleep on now, and take your rest. (Matthew 26: 45)
• Well done, thou good and faithful servant. (Matthew 25: 21)
• All things work together for good to them that love God. (Romans 8: 28)
• Be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life. (Revelation 2: 10)
• The Lord watch between me and thee, while we are absent, one from the other. (Genesis 31:49)
• But the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord (Romans 6:23)
• God is love: and He that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him. (1 John 4: 16)
• Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest (Matthew 11:28)
• For of such is the kingdom of heaven. (Matthew 19: 14)
• Ihave fought the good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. (II Timothy 1: 7)
• The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. (23rd Psalm)
• I rejoice in thy salvation. (1 Samuel 2: 1)
• He that believeth in the Son hath everlasting life. (John 3: 16)
• Ithank my God upon every remembrance of you. (Philippians 1: 3)
• The Lord hath given him rest from all his enemies. (II Samuel 7: 1)
• He that endureth to the end shall be saved. (Matthew 10: 22)
• Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. (Matthew 5: 8)
• He shall receive in the world to come eternal life. (Mark 10:30)
• For with Thee is the fountain of life: in the light shall we see light. (Psalm 36: 9)
• Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord (James 3:10)
• Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me (Psalm 23:4)
• So you have pain now; but I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy from you (John 16:22)
• He heals the broken hearted and binds up their wounds (Psalm 147:3)
• The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom sall I be afraid? (Psalms 27:1)
• To live is Christ; and to die is gain (Philippians 1:21)
• In him was life; and the life was the light of men (John 1:4)
• The gift of God is eternal life (Romans 6:23)
• God will provide (Genesis 22:8)
• The Father is in me, and I in Him (John 10:38)
• This is the day the Lord has made, rejoice and be glad (Psalm 118:24)
• Blessed are they that have not seen and have yet believed (John 20:29)
• But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint (Isaiah 40:31)
• Not my will, but Thine be done (Luke 22:42)
• Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. (Matthew 5:4)
• Thy remembrance shall endure into all generations (102nd Psalm)
• Whosoever believeth in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life. (John 3:15)
• The righteous shall go into life eternal (Matthew 25:46)
• The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. (John 1:5)
• Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. (Matthew 7:7)
• I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will never walk in darkenss, but will have the light of life. (John 8:12)
• Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. (John 14:1)
• I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies. (John 11:25)
• I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last (Revelation 22:13