[She picks up the Bible again. Holding it against her with one hand while she crosses herself with the other, she will start with a final prayer. Knowing that this man was likely not a Christian, she'll keep mentions of the Lord to a minimum, but with her religious affiliation, regardless of her previous rank as an Executor, she can, and should, do at least that much.]
Lord, in weakness or in strength we bear your image. We pray for those we love who now live in a land of shadows, where the light of memory is dimmed, where the familiar lies unknown, where the beloved become as strangers. Hold them in your everlasting arms and grant to those who care, a strength to serve, a patience to persevere, a love to last, and a peace that passes human understanding. Hold us in your everlasting arms, today and for all eternity.
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Lord, in weakness or in strength we bear your image.
We pray for those we love who now live in a land of shadows,
where the light of memory is dimmed,
where the familiar lies unknown,
where the beloved become as strangers.
Hold them in your everlasting arms and grant to those who care,
a strength to serve,
a patience to persevere,
a love to last,
and a peace that passes human understanding.
Hold us in your everlasting arms, today and for all eternity.
Amen.