For Departed Loved Ones

Gentle Lord Jesus, For loved ones no longer with me here, Though the love in my heart remains, I pray that You now hold them near, Without earthly sadness or pain.

When I am filled with sadness or sorrow Over memories that will never be, And when I feel the loneliness of tomorrow, I ask You, Lord, to comfort me.

Please help me to envision their delight, For You treasure my loved ones, too, Of coming into the joyous sight— Heavenly eternity with You.

Amen.