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Posted by Eanswyth (# 3363) on :
 
Please join me in a vigil for our dear sister Molly. Let our prayers accompany her on her journey to the Gates of Larger Life. I know that many of us are thinking of and praying for Molly, but it might be good for her (and us) to know that at any given moment, someone is praying for her. With shipmates all over the world, it should be possible for someone to take each hour to "watch and pray".

I have been in prayer for the last hour (02:00-03:00 GMT) and will continue until someone signs up for the next hour.

If it would be of use to you, the American BCP Ministration to the Sick is available here .

Thank you, and bless all of you who I have not met, but love.

Lura

[ 12. May 2011, 20:36: Message edited by: Tubbs ]
 
Posted by Eanswyth (# 3363) on :
 
2 Corinthians 1:3-5
Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God. For just as the sufferings of Christ flow over into our lives, so also through Christ our comfort overflows.

God the Father,
Have mercy on your servant.

God the Son,
Have mercy on your servant.

God the Holy Spirit,
Have mercy on your servant.

Holy Trinity, one God,
Have mercy on your servant.

From all evil, from all sin, from all tribulation,
Good Lord, deliver her.

By your holy Incarnation, by your Cross and Passion, by your precious Death and Burial,
Good Lord, deliver her.

By your glorious Resurrection and Ascension, and by the Coming of the Holy Spirit,
Good Lord, deliver her.

We sinners beseech you to hear us, Lord Christ: That it may please you to deliver the soul of your servant from the power of evil, and from eternal death,
We beseech you to hear us, good Lord.

That it may please you mercifully to pardon all her sins,
We beseech you to hear us, good Lord.

That it may please you to grant her a place of refreshment and everlasting blessedness,
We beseech you to hear us, good Lord.

That it may please you to give her joy and gladness in your kingdom, with your saints in light,
We beseech you to hear us, good Lord.

Jesus, Lamb of God:
Have mercy on her.

Jesus, bearer of our sins:
Have mercy on her.

Jesus, redeemer of the world:
Give her your peace.

Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
 
Posted by marmot (# 479) on :
 
Eanswyth: 10 pm MST, 0500, GMT if my timing is right.
I'll be here for an hour, shelling pine nuts and praying. Sort of a pine-nut rosary, I guess.
 
Posted by marmot (# 479) on :
 
Psalm 91
1 He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High
will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. [1]
2 I will say [2] of the LORD , "He is my refuge and my fortress,
my God, in whom I trust."

3 Surely he will save you from the fowler's snare
and from the deadly pestilence.
4 He will cover you with his feathers,
and under his wings you will find refuge;
his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.
5 You will not fear the terror of night,
nor the arrow that flies by day,
6 nor the pestilence that stalks in the darkness,
nor the plague that destroys at midday.
7 A thousand may fall at your side,
ten thousand at your right hand,
but it will not come near you.
8 You will only observe with your eyes
and see the punishment of the wicked.

9 If you make the Most High your dwelling-
even the LORD , who is my refuge-
10 then no harm will befall you,
no disaster will come near your tent.
11 For he will command his angels concerning you
to guard you in all your ways;
12 they will lift you up in their hands,
so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.
13 You will tread upon the lion and the cobra;
you will trample the great lion and the serpent.

14 "Because he loves me," says the LORD , "I will rescue him;
I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name.
15 He will call upon me, and I will answer him;
I will be with him in trouble,
I will deliver him and honor him.
16 With long life will I satisfy him
and show him my salvation."
 
Posted by marmot (# 479) on :
 
Eternal God,
grant to your servant Molly
and to us who surround her with our prayers
your peace beyond understanding.
Give us faith, the comfort of your presence,
and the words to say to one another and to you,
as we gather in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen.
 
Posted by Nunc Dimittis (# 848) on :
 
I will be around for the next hour or so.

*Praying for molly*
 
Posted by Presleyterian (# 1915) on :
 
O Lord, you have probed me and you know me.
You know when I sit and when I stand.
You understand my thoughts from afar.
My journeys and my rest you scrutinize.
With all my ways you are familiar.
Even before a word is on my tongue,
Behold, O Lord, you know the whole of it.
Behind me and before, you hem me in
And rest your hand upon me.
Such knowledge is too wonderful for me;
Too lofty for me to attain.

Where can I go from your spirit?
From your presence, where can I flee?
If I go up to the heavens, you are there.
If I sink to the netherworld, you are present.
If I take the wings of the dawn,
If I seetle at the farthest limits of the sea,
Even there your hand shall guide me.
And your right hand hold me fast.
If I say, "Surely the darkness shall hide me
And night shall be my light --"
For you darkness itself is not dark
And night shines as the day.
 
Posted by Presleyterian (# 1915) on :
 
Truly you have formed my inmost being;
You knit me in my mother's womb.
I give you thanks that I am fearfully, wonderfully made.
My soul also you knew full well;
Nor was my frame unknown to you
When I was made in secret,
When I was fashioned in the depths of the earth.
Your eyes have seen my actions;
In your book they are all written.
My days were limited before one of them existed.
How weighty are your designs, O God;
How vast the sum of them!
Were I to recount them, they would outnumber the sands;
Did I reach the end of them, I should still be with you.
 
Posted by Bronwyn (# 52) on :
 
Will pray when Nunc finnishes, someone take over when they can,
 
Posted by Presleyterian (# 1915) on :
 
I will give thanks to you, O Lord, with all my heart,
For you have heard the words of my mouth,
In the presence of the angels I will sing your praise.
I will worship at your holy temple
And give thanks to your name
Because of your kindness and your truth
For you have made great above all things
Your name and your promise.
When I called, you answered me;
You built up strength within me.

All the kinds of the earth shall give thanks to you, O Lord,
When they hear the words of your mouth.
And they shall sing the ways of the Lord:
"Great is the glory of the Lord."
The Lord is exalted, yet the lowly he sees
And the proud he knows from afar.

Though I walk amid distress, you preserve me.
Aganst the anger of my enemies you raise your hand.
Your right hand saves me.
The Lord will complete what he has done for me.
Your kindness, O Lord, endures forever.
Forsake not the work of your hands.
 
Posted by Quizmaster (# 1435) on :
 
Molly,

Peace be with you.
 
Posted by JoyfulNoise & Parrot, O'Kief (# 2049) on :
 
Off to work soon, but will be offering prayers as I drive my bus. 9 - 10 GMT
 
Posted by Smudgie (# 2716) on :
 
I'm here until then.
 
Posted by Smudgie (# 2716) on :
 
Father, bless my dear friend Molly.

Surround her in your love.

Open your arms to receive her into your presence.

Take away the fear of the process of getting there and let her feel strengthed and sustained by the prayers and love of all here as she takes that step forward to take your hand and be with you.

Lord, bless my friend Molly
 
Posted by Smudgie (# 2716) on :
 
In you, Lord, is my protection.
Never let me be ashamed.
Because you do what is right, save and rescue me.
Listen to me and save me.
Be my place of safety where I can always come.
Give the command to save me.
You are my rock and my strong, walled city.

Lord God, you are my hope.
I have trusted you since I was young.
I have depended on you since I was born.
You have been my help since the day I was born.
I will always praise you.

God, your justice reaches to the skies.
You have done great things.
God there is noone like you.
You have given me troubles and bad times,
But you will give me life again.
When I am almost dead, you will keep me alive.
You will make me greater than ever.
And you will comfort me again.

I will praise you with the harp.
I trust you, my God.
I will shout for joy when I sing praises to you.
You have saved me.

(Psalm 71)

(I know my boys, especially the elder, pray with me for you, Molly, so I have used their Bible)
 
Posted by Smudgie (# 2716) on :
 
Lord, bless my friend Molly.

Strengthen and comfort those who watch over her and care for her.

Sustain those who long to be nearer and can only watch and wait from afar.

Grant her dignity and peace as she makes her final journey.

And thank you Lord, for the loan of her to this world which her presence has so enriched. How the angels will rejoice to greet her! And how I shall miss her.

Lord, bless my friend Molly and hold her close.
 
Posted by sophs (# 2296) on :
 
I'll pray whenever i can...I can do an hour now.
 
Posted by sophs (# 2296) on :
 
**
 
Posted by SpO-On-n-ng (# 1518) on :
 
I'll take 12 - 1 GMT, after Sophs.
 
Posted by sophs (# 2296) on :
 
may the lord your god bless you and keep you in eternal life

Sweet Jesus keep Molly safe, hold her in your arms and comfort her. Let her know that there are so many people all around the world who love her, pray for her and care for her...I thankyou that she touched so many people's lives, and brought joy and laughter to so many people, in so many places. Let her know your love and perfect peace, until she is with you in heaven.

Lord thankyou for all who are helping molly...for her family, st seb, marian, her friends and all her shipmates. Be with them at this time and hold all who care in your arms.

In the name of God the Father, Son and Holy Ghost, as it was in the begginning, is now and shall be for ever more, world without end.

Amen
 
Posted by sophs (# 2296) on :
 
When Christ shall come with shouts of acclamation, and take me home what joy shall fill my heart and i will bow in humble admiration and then proclaim my god how great thou art

Lord of all gentleness, Lord of all calm, Who's voice is contentment who's prescence is balm, be there at our sleeping and give us we pray your peace in our hearts Lord at the end of the day
 
Posted by Bronwyn (# 52) on :
 
I have a candle burning for you Miss Molly, have done since I could find one. We are praying for you.
 
Posted by SpO-On-n-ng (# 1518) on :
 
Adapting a glorious mysteries rosary prayer for Molly at this time

Kyrie eleison's on the small beads
 
Posted by SpO-On-n-ng (# 1518) on :
 
the glorious mystery of the resurrection
 
Posted by sophs (# 2296) on :
 
May God hold all who pray
May God blees and hold our great friend molly.
 
Posted by SpO-On-n-ng (# 1518) on :
 
the glorious mystery of the ascension
 
Posted by Erin (# 2) on :
 
Can't do an hour til later this afternoon (freakin' meetings), but to add my voice to everyone else's...

Lord, you now have set your servant free, to go in peace as you have promised; for these eyes of mine have seen the Savior, whom you have prepared for all the world to see: a Light to enlighten the nations, and the glory of your people Israel.

Guide us waking, O Lord, and guard us sleeping; that awake we may watch with Christ, and asleep we may rest in peace.

[ 04. December 2002, 12:03: Message edited by: Erin ]
 
Posted by SpO-On-n-ng (# 1518) on :
 
the glorious mystery of the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
 
Posted by kingsfold (# 1726) on :
 
I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help.
My help cometh from the LORD, which made heaven and earth.
He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber.
Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep.
The LORD is thy keeper: the LORD is thy shade upon thy right hand.
The sun shall not smite thee by day, nor the moon by night.
The LORD shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall preserve thy soul.
The LORD shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore.
 
Posted by SpO-On-n-ng (# 1518) on :
 
the glorious mystery of the peaceful surrender to their Father of the saints at death
 
Posted by SpO-On-n-ng (# 1518) on :
 
the glorious mystery of hte entry of the saints into the Church Triumphant
 
Posted by The Wanderer (# 182) on :
 
O God who brought us to birth,
and in whose arms we die,
we entrust to your embrace
our beloved sister, Molly.
Giver her release from her pain,
courage to meet the darkness,
and grace to let go into new life,
through Jesus Christ, Amen.
 
Posted by Rowen (# 1194) on :
 
praying in love, with Love, for love- for Molly to experience such love as we can only dream of yet, on this earth....
 
Posted by SpO-On-n-ng (# 1518) on :
 
Lord, it feels like we're holding something very precious, very delicate, and we're afraid. We know that the time will come when we have to let go,we know that as we do you will take her in your arms - where she has been, in any case, all these years. Help us to hold on for as long as she needs us to and you want us to. Amen.
 
Posted by SpO-On-n-ng (# 1518) on :
 
We shall not all die
But we shall be changed.

The trumpet will sound and the dead rise immortal
and we shall be changed.

The perishable must be clothed with the imperishable
and the mortal must be clothed with immortality.

We shall not all die
But we shall be changed
 
Posted by SpO-On-n-ng (# 1518) on :
 
Can someone volunteer to take 1300 - 1400? I'll keep on if not, but may not be able to stay online as I pray.
 
Posted by ChastMastr (# 716) on :
 
I am praying now, for what it's worth. I don't know what time it is GMT. It's 7:30 AM US EST. But I've been praying a lot as it is, so I don't plan on stopping after the hour is up.

I've told Molly this privately, but I will say that her grace in the face of approaching death ("Praise to God for you, Brother Death; happy are those whom you find doing God's will; from the Second Death they stand immune" as St. Francis said) has been an inspiration to me. I hope when my own time comes I will be able to greet death the way she is handling it.

Part of me is very sad about her passing soon -- and part of me thinks she does not want me to be -- and that I should remember what our faith really believes rather than earthly things. But then some of that sadness is part of being human too. I think they're both correct in an odd way, and that we shouldn't be ashamed of sorrow or grief for knowing that she won't be posting to the Ship anymore soon -- and still should remember that she is going to be still alive, though not physically -- and that she won't be "gone" but will be waiting for us when our time comes -- she's just going before we are. There's a saying: Every parting is a foretaste of death; every meeting again is a foretaste of the Resurrection. But I think it works the other way too: This death is (on one level, anyway) just another parting, like going on vacation, only (for Molly) better -- the great holiday or (if one believes in Purgatory of one kind or another) the health-spa treatment before the great holiday, the holidays which never end, in which each day is better than the one before -- and when our times come -- and/or when we are all Resurrected together on the Last Day, which will be the First Day -- then it will be a glorious reunion indeed. So it should not be "goodbye" except in the sense of "God be with you" -- but "au revoir" -- "till we meet again." Because we will.

More thoughts later if I think of any appropriate ones, but I will be praying regardless.
 
Posted by flev (# 3187) on :
 
I won't be online to do it, but will be going over to the nearby church from 1300-1330. Sorry I can't commit to longer, but only have a short lunch break.
That doesn't mean part of me's not praying during work...
 
Posted by Smudgie (# 2716) on :
 
I'm still here, Molly
 
Posted by Smudgie (# 2716) on :
 
I'm praying non-stop, my friend.

Lord, hear my prayer for my beloved sister Molly.

**
 
Posted by Moth (# 2589) on :
 
Praying for you, Molly.

Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee. Trust ye in the LORD for ever: for in the LORD JEHOVAH is everlasting strength.
 
Posted by Moth (# 2589) on :
 
Molly, we pray that you feel God's love and our love.

Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him.This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins.Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made complete in us.
We know that we live in him and he in us, because he has given us of his Spirit. And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent his Son to be the Savior of the world. If anyone acknowledges that Jesus is the Son of God, God lives in him and he in God. And so we know and rely on the love God has for us.
God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in him. In this way, love is made complete among us so that we will have confidence on the day of judgment, because in this world we are like him. There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment.
 
Posted by Royal Peculiar (# 3159) on :
 
I'll take 13.30-14.00 but willl be offline.

When I tread teh verge of Jordan
Bid my anxious fears subside
Death of Death and Hell's Destruction
Land me safe on Canaan's Side!
Songs and praises, songs and praises
I will ever give to thee!
 
Posted by welsh dragon (# 3249) on :
 
Can I do 6-7pm tonight English time please xxx WD
 
Posted by flev (# 3187) on :
 
Lit a candle in the church for you Molly. Next to the candles was this prayer:

Lord, I cannot stay long
with you in your church;
in leaving this candle
I wish to give to you
something of myself.
Help me to continue my prayer
in all that I do this day. Amen.


With love,

flev
 
Posted by Amanuensis (# 1555) on :
 
Kyrie eleison.
Christe eleison.
Kyrie eleison.
 
Posted by Clíona (# 2035) on :
 
I'm praying continually for you Molly. Don't be afraid.

Thankyou dear shipmates for this vigil.
 
Posted by sophs (# 2296) on :
 
I spent the whole lesson praying, and am not planning on stopping...

The deep peace of God which passes all understanding be with all who care, pray, and think about a lady who they may never have met...
God bless Molly and keep her safe
Amen
 
Posted by babybear (# 34) on :
 
I'd like to take 2-3pm

bb
 
Posted by James M (# 3414) on :
 
Lit a candle and prayed for you at Mass this lunchtime, Molly.

Psalm 23 was read.

"I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever"
 
Posted by strathclydezero (# 180) on :
 
Constantly in my thoughts and prayers.
 
Posted by sarkycow (# 1012) on :
 
Lord, now let thy servant go her way in peace.

Give her peace and freedom from pain as she steps out of our time and space to be with you, where you are. Comfort those who mourn for her passing, and let memories live on.

We lift up our eyes to the hills;
from where is our help to come?

Our help comes from the Lord,
the maker of heaven and earth.

He will not suffer your foot to stumble;
he who watches over you will not sleep.

Behold, he who keeps watch over Israel
shall neither slumber nor sleep.

The Lord himself watches over you;
the Lord is your shade at your right hand,

So that the sun shall not strike you by day,
neither the moon by night.

The Lord shall keep you from all evil;
it is he who shall keep your soul.

The Lord shall keep watch over your going out
and your coming in,
from this time forth for evermore.

I shall be praying between 3 and 4pm GMT.

Viki
 
Posted by Dolphy (# 862) on :
 
Praying all the time and have lit a candle here in my study.

"Time is too slow for those who wait,
too swift for those who fear,
too long for those who grieve,
too short for those who rejoice,
but for those who love, time is eternity."
- Henry Van Dyke.

From The new penguin book of English Verse. Ed P. Keegan. Pub Penguin 2001

...and now abideth faith, hope and love, these three; but the greatest of these is love.

[Edited to include reference.]

[ 10. December 2002, 14:19: Message edited by: Nunc Dimittis ]
 
Posted by Simon (# 1) on :
 
I'll be praying from 4-5pm for Miss Molly.
 
Posted by Brent (# 3498) on :
 
I have finals all day today 8:00am - 12:00PM PST, but I will have Molly in my prayers throughout and will then commit to another hour from 12-1pm in quiet prayer and thanksgiving for the joy that Molly has brought to all of us and thanking God for his wonderful, precious gift that will be with us forever.

Thank you Lord for Molly
Thank you for her joy
Thank you for her smile
Thank you for her gentle words
Her gentle spirit
Thank you for her strength in you
Hold her tight in your tender hands and free her from any pain as she makes her way home.
Thank you Lord!
 
Posted by Smudgie (# 2716) on :
 
O love that wilt not let me go,
I rest my weary soul in thee:
I give thee back the life I owe,
That in thine ocean depths its flow
May richer, fuller be.

...
I trace the rainbow through the rain,
And feel the promise is not vain
That morn shall tearless be.


...

[Edited for Copyright. For full text see O Love that will not let me go - Cyberhymnal. ]

[ 10. December 2002, 13:53: Message edited by: Nunc Dimittis ]
 
Posted by kingsfold (# 1726) on :
 
I'll pray 5-6pm GMT, but will be off-line.
 
Posted by LJB (# 1057) on :
 
I'm carolling 6.30 -7.30 (?) - so will cover then...
 
Posted by Dolphy (# 862) on :
 
God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoso believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.
 
Posted by Dolphy (# 862) on :
 
The King of love my Shepherd is,
whose goodness faileth never;
I lack nothing if I am His,
and He is mine forever.

...
In death's dark vale I fear no ill, with Thee, dear Lord, beside me;
Thy rod and staff my comfort still, Thy cross before to guide me.

...

[Edited for Copyright. For full text of this hymn please see The King of Love - Cyberhymnal .]

[ 10. December 2002, 13:55: Message edited by: Nunc Dimittis ]
 
Posted by Motherboard (# 54) on :
 
May the good Lord, Jesus, keep us strong.
May the good Lord, Jesus, give strength to Molly's family.
May the good Lord, Jesus, help us to lift up our hearts to Him and thank Him for all the good memories we have of Molly.
May the good Lord, lift our spirits because we know our sister is going to a better place, where there will be no more pain and suffering.

Into the arms of Jesus Christ, I commend my dear sister, Molly, and into her heavenly reward for a life well lived.

Motherboard
 
Posted by Dolphy (# 862) on :
 
Make me a channel of your peace;
where there is hatred let me bring your love,
...
it is in pardoning that we are pardoned,
in giving ourselves that we receive,
and in dying that we're born to eternal life.

[Edited for Copyright. For Full text, please see Make me a channel of your peace. .]

[ 10. December 2002, 13:56: Message edited by: Nunc Dimittis ]
 
Posted by nicolemrw (# 28) on :
 
retroactively, i was praying from 7:30 EST to 8:30. didn't intend to or i would have posted it, thats just how it worked out. i'll try to spend this hour too, but i'm at work so i'll be distracted.

yea though i walk through the valley of the shadow of death i will fear no evil.
 
Posted by Dolphy (# 862) on :
 
Dear Lord,
Look down on us as we pray for our sister Molly.
Comfort her family and her friends at this hard time in their lives.
Give strength to them as she prepares for her place at your table.
May we find comfort in the fact we were lucky enough to have been blessed by her love, her friendship, and her constant humour and stories. May we hold her close in our hearts for evermore and learn by her example.
Lord God above, hear our prayers and give us all the strength and courage to face what is to come.
May she walk forever in Fields of Gold.

Amen.
 
Posted by Dolphy (# 862) on :
 
I thank God for the small mercies he is showing us at this sad time. Above all, let us give thanks for the life of a woman I am so proud to be able to call my friend... "the unique, the extraordinary and irreplaceable" Molly "whose beauty, both internal and external, will never be extinguished from our minds".
 
Posted by duchess [green] (# 2764) on :
 
Dear Lord,

Hold Molly in the palm of your hand...prepare her heart and head for meeting with you. Let there be no fear, only peace since perfect love casts out fear...

Praying 8:00 PST to 10:00 PST

I am at work at will try my best to continue to pray all this time.

My heart is sad to lose Miss Molly, Linda Dillon, but happy for her to be with our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.

AMEN.
 
Posted by Dolphy (# 862) on :
 
....and soul by soul and silently her shining bounds increase,
and her ways are ways of gentleness and all her paths are peace.
 
Posted by golden key (# 1468) on :
 
Miss Molly, her family, and St. Seb--

May you dwell in the Heart
May you be free from suffering
May you be healed
May you be at peace
 
Posted by Beethoven (# 114) on :
 
Psalm 27

The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom then shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom then shall I be afraid?
2 When the wicked, even mine enemies and my foes, came upon me to eat up my flesh, they stumbled and fell.
3 Though an host of men were laid against me, yet shall not my heart be afraid; and though there rose up war against me, yet will I put my trust in him.
4 One thing have I desired of the LORD, which I will require; even that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the fair beauty of the LORD, and to visit his temple.
5 For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his tabernacle; yea, in the secret place of his dwelling shall he hide me, and set me up upon a rock of stone.
6 And now shall he lift up mine head above mine enemies round about me.
7 Therefore will I offer in his dwelling an oblation, with great gladness: I will sing and speak praises unto the LORD.
8 Hearken unto my voice, O LORD, when I cry unto thee; have mercy upon me, and hear me.
9 My heart hath talked of thee, Seek ye my face: Thy face, LORD, will I seek.
10 O hide not thou thy face from me, nor cast thy servant away in displeasure.
11 Thou hast been my succour; leave me not, neither forsake me, O God of my salvation.
12 When my father and my mother forsake me, the LORD taketh me up.
13 Teach me thy way, O LORD, and lead me in the right way, because of mine enemies.
14 Deliver me not over into the will of mine adversaries: for there are false witnesses risen up against me, and such as speak wrong.
15 I should utterly have fainted, but that I believe verily to see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living.
16 O tarry thou the LORD'S leisure; be strong, and he shall comfort thine heart; and put thou thy trust in the LORD.
 
Posted by Dolphy (# 862) on :
 
"If I should die and leave you here awhile,
Be not like others, sore undone, who keep
Long vigils by the silent dust, and weep,
for my sake turn again to life and smile,
Nerving thy heart and trembling hand to do
Something to comfort other hearts than thine.
Complete those dear unfinished tasks of mine.
And I, perchance, may therein comfort you".
- A. Price Hughes & Mary Lee Hall

[ 10. December 2002, 14:21: Message edited by: Nunc Dimittis ]
 
Posted by Beethoven (# 114) on :
 
At work all day, then home to family, so not able to spend an hour here, but am constantly praying for Molly, her family and friends, and all those of us who are preparing to let go of our friend, and trying (and in at least one case failing!) to do so with grace and peace.
 
Posted by Royal Peculiar (# 3159) on :
 
Will attend Holy Communion at 19.30 GMT at ST. Michael's Little Ilford with special intention for Molly,her mother, St.Seb and all the staff at the hospital. I wasn't planning to attend but will do so with this sepcific intention.

Do not be afraid; for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name;you are mine
(somewhere in Isiah)

Holy Michael and all angels pray for our sister Molly as she prepares to join you in God's nearer presence.
 
Posted by Simon (# 1) on :
 
O God of grace and glory,
we remember before you today Molly, our sister.
We thank you for giving her to us
to know and to love as a companion
in our pilgrimage on earth.
In your boundless compassion
console us, her friends and family.
Grant us your grace that we may see in death
the gate of everlasting life
and continue our course on earth in faith,
through your Son Jesus Christ our Lord,
the Life and the Resurrection of all
who put their trust in him.
 
Posted by Ariel (# 58) on :
 
Molly, I have held you in my thoughts all day, but hope to get down to it properly between 9-10. I shall be offline then but it doesn't mean it won't happen.
 
Posted by Erin (# 2) on :
 
Lord, you are in the midst of us, and we are called by your name: do not forsake us, O Lord our God. Keep watch, dear Lord, with those who work or watch or weep this day. Tend the sick, Lord Christ; give rest to the weary, bless the dying, soothe the suffering, pity the afflicted, shield the joyous, and all for your love's sake.

Glory to the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen.

[ 04. December 2002, 16:57: Message edited by: Erin ]
 
Posted by Miffy (# 1438) on :
 
And I will trust in You alone...
For Your Endless mercy follows me,
Your goodness will lead me home.
 
Posted by Dolphy (# 862) on :
 
This post comes from my better half Jack who appolgises that it is not in prayer form but it comes from the heart (with appologies to the composer of the song)... Where there are no words, we let the music speak:

Goodbye to our rose
may you ever grow in our hearts
...

soon you'll belong to Heaven
and the stars will spell out your name...

Loveliness we're losing
there'll be empty days without your smile
but this torch we'll always carry
for our Ship's golden child
And even though we'll try
the truth brings us to tears
all our words will never express
the joy you've brought us through this year...

Goodbye darling friend
from a community lost without your soul
we'll miss the wings of your compassion
more than you will ever know...

and your footsteps will always fall here
along our Ship's greenest hills;
your candle's burned out long before
your legend ever will...."

(Based on a version by Bernie Taupin and Elton John written for Diana Princess of Wales' funeral. The original can be found here. )

[Edited to include the above info.]

[ 10. December 2002, 14:27: Message edited by: Nunc Dimittis ]
 
Posted by clare (# 17) on :
 
I'll take a night watch 11pm - midnight GMT, though will be in my thoughts while I'm on the hoof before then.

With mine eyes I have seen the salvation that you have prepared in the sight of every nation
Lord, you have fulfilled your will
now let your servent depart in peace.

Lord, bless us and keep us.

clare
 
Posted by Erin (# 2) on :
 
Lifting prayers when I can, but I will take the 10p-11p (GMT) watch.
 
Posted by welsh dragon (# 3249) on :
 
Heading off to church for the 6-7pm slot now...
WDxx
 
Posted by bessie rosebride (# 1738) on :
 
I'll pray the time from midnight til 1am (GMT).

I'll be online unless the ice storm fells my electric power. [Frown]

Molly sent me a prayer rope to celebrate my Chrismation into Orthodoxy. I'm holding it now throughout the day and praying.
 
Posted by splosh (# 2743) on :
 
I can fill in on a spare slot tonight.

May the Lord Bless you and keep you Molly
May the Lord shine upon your face
And hold you in His arms.
 
Posted by marmot (# 479) on :
 
I'll be in for one of the night shifts--9-10pm MST/
0400-0500 GMT
 
Posted by Clíona (# 2035) on :
 
I'll be driving home for the hour from 6-7 GMT, (probably longer [Roll Eyes] ), so won't be online, but I'll sing along and pray along to my Taize CD.
quote:
Nada te turbe, nada te espante, quien a Dios tiene nada le falta, nada te turbe, nada te espante, solo Dios basta
Nothing can trouble, nothing can frighten those who seek God shall never go wanting. God alone is enough.

In love, dear Molly
Cliona
 
Posted by Anselmina (# 3032) on :
 
Insomniac that I am I can do the 2-3am slot (GMT) if that's okay. (Probably not be on-line though.)

Support us, O Lord,
all the day long of this troublous life,
until the shadows lengthen and the evening comes,
the busy world is hushed,
the fever of life is over
and our work is done.
Then, Lord, in your mercy grant us a safe lodging,
a holy rest, and peace at the last;
through Christ our Lord.

 
Posted by Ancient Mariner (# 105) on :
 
Lord, in your mercy...
 
Posted by Rossweisse (# 2349) on :
 
Unclear on the time zones, and on deadline; praying in between paragraphs.

I know that my Redeemer liveth,
and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth;
and though this body be destroyed, yet shall I see God;
whom I shall see for myself and mine eyes shall behold,
and not as a stranger.
 
Posted by babybear (# 34) on :
 
I hope this helps. Times are all given in GMT.

8-9pm Brent
9-10pm Ariel
10-11pm Erin
11-12am Clare
12-1am Bessie Rosebride
1-2am
2-3am Anselmina
3-4am
4-5am Marmot and Duchess
5-6am Duchess

Of course there will be other praying during those times.

1am GMT = 5pm PST, 6pm Mountain, 1pm Auckland, 11am Melbourne/Sydney

bb
 
Posted by RuthW (# 13) on :
 
8-9pm Brent
9-10pm Ariel
10-11pm Erin
11-12am Clare
12-1am Bessie Rosebride
1-2am
2-3am Anselmina
3-4am add RuthW in here
4-5am Marmot and Duchess
5-6am Duchess
 
Posted by Bronwyn (# 52) on :
 
Will try to have a candle lit here except when I sleep, or am at work, just lit it for this morning.

Bronwyn
 
Posted by Rowen (# 1194) on :
 
Psalm 16: (my favourite psalm)

Song of Trust and Security in God

1 Protect me, O God, for in you I find safety.
2 I say to the LORD, "You are my Lord;
I have no good apart from you."

3 As for the holy ones in the land, they are the noble, in whom is all my delight...

5 The LORD is my chosen portion and my cup;
my future is in your hands.
6 The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; I have a goodly heritage.

7 I bless the LORD who gives me counsel;
in the night also my heart instructs me.
8 I keep the LORD always before me;
because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.

9 Therefore my heart is glad, and my soul rejoices;my body also rests secure.
10 For you do not give me up to death forever,you will never abandon me.

11 You show me the path of life.
In your presence there is fullness of joy; in your right hand are pleasures forevermore.
 
Posted by Ariel (# 58) on :
 
Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there; I do not sleep
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn's rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush,
I am the swift uplifting rush
of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there, I did not die.

- Mary E Frye.

(This is found in a number of versions, freely available. Two examples can be found Here - "Moggies" [Wink]

* * *

Going offline now to light a candle for you and be with you in spirit during this hour. God be with you and may your journey be easy and peaceful.

[ 10. December 2002, 14:32: Message edited by: Nunc Dimittis ]
 
Posted by duchess [green] (# 2764) on :
 
"And I know this thirst will not last long
That it will soon drown in the song not sung in vain
I feel thunder in the sky
I see the sky about to rain
And with the prairies I am calling out Your name"
-Rich Mullins "Calling Out Your Name" (Full text can be found here. )

[Edited to include link.]

[ 11. December 2002, 01:05: Message edited by: Nunc Dimittis ]
 
Posted by DMarie (# 2267) on :
 
"Fear not, for I have redeemed you;
I have called you by your name;
You are Mine.
2When you pass through the waters, I will be with you;
And through the rivers, they shall not overflow you.
When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned, Nor shall the flame scorch you"

God will protect her always. Sending prayers for God's peace to surround and comfort Molly, her mother, St. Seb and all her family and friends. And sending much love.

DM
 
Posted by marmot (# 479) on :
 
Since Duchess is covering 4-5 am, I'll take 1-2 am GMT.
 
Posted by The Wanderer (# 182) on :
 
I am praying as and when I can, even though I can't fit the schedule easily. This poem comes back to me as I pray, by John Donne:

Hymn to God my God, in my Sickness.

Since I am coming to that holy room,
Where, with thy choir of saints for evermore,
I shall be made thy music; as I come
I tune the instrument here at the door,
And what I must do then, think here before.

...

[Edited for copyright. For full text please see: Hymn to God in my sickness. ]

[ 10. December 2002, 14:08: Message edited by: Nunc Dimittis ]
 
Posted by blackbird (# 1387) on :
 
The earth is your mother,
she holds you.
The sky is your father,
he protects you.
Sleep,
sleep.
Rainbow is your sister,
she loves you.
The winds are your brothers,
they sing to you.
Sleep,
sleep.
We are together always.
We are together always.
There never was a time
when this
was not so.

L. M. Silko
 
Posted by Laura (# 10) on :
 
1 John 3

1. How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him.
2. Dear friends, now we are children of God, and what we will be has not yet been made known. But we know that when he appears, we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is.

++++++++++++++++++++++
I love to say this collect from the short Evening Prayer service.

Lord Jesus, stay with us, for evening is at hand and the day is past; be our companion in the way, kindle our hearts, and awaken hope, that we may know you as you are revealed in Scripture and the breaking of bread. Grant this for the sake of your love. Amen.

 
Posted by Eanswyth (# 3363) on :
 
8-9pm Brent
9-10pm Ariel
10-11pm Erin
11-12am Clare
12-1am Bessie Rosebride
1-2am Marmot
2-3am Anselmina
3-4am RuthW
4-5am Marmot and Duchess
5-6am Duchess
6-7am Eanswyth
7-8am
8-9am
9-10am
 
Posted by incurablyGeek (# 3207) on :
 
Father,

Thanks for the time Molly's had here. We lift her and her loved ones up to you that she would make the journey home easily and that her loved ones' sorrow would be short-lived and sweet. Bless her Lord and conquer any remaining pain. Be with her -- bathe her in your love.

And Molly, we look forward to spending some time on the porch with you when we get Home as well. Until then...

In Jesus Name,

I don't know where you lay your head
or where you call your home
I don't know where you eat your meals
or where you talk on the phone
...

...
Come and go with me
to my Fathers house
Come and go with me
to my Fathers house

...

-- Big House -- Audio Adrenaline

[Edited for Copyright.]

[ 10. December 2002, 14:10: Message edited by: Nunc Dimittis ]
 
Posted by Inanna (# 538) on :
 
Put me down for 7-8am tomorrow.

And to make sure I'm [Eek!] then, I'm off to [Snore] now.
 
Posted by jlg (# 98) on :
 
I will be adding my prayers and will go to daily Mass tomorrow (1300 GMT) with Molly as my intention.
 
Posted by Chorister (# 473) on :
 
The Lord Almighty grant us a quiet night and a perfect end. Amen.

Into thy hands, O Lord, I commend my spirit. For thou hast redeemed me, O Lord, thou God of truth, I commend my spirit. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; Into thy hands, O Lord, I commend my spirit.

Keep me as an apple of an eye;
Hide me under the shadow of thy wings.

Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace.
Lord have mercy upon us, Christ have mercy upon us, Lord have mercy upon us.
The Almighty and most merciful Lord grant us his blessing. Amen.

Be present, O merciful God, and protect us through the silent hours of this night, so that we who are wearied by the changes and chances of this fleeting world, may repose upon thy eternal changelessness; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

May the souls of the faithful, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

(extracts from the service of Compline)
 
Posted by Miffy (# 1438) on :
 
Lunchtime prayer space tomorrow.

Put me down for 1-2 pm.
 
Posted by Siegfried (# 29) on :
 
I'll take 8AM-9AM
 
Posted by Erin (# 2) on :
 
Finished my "official" hour, but will continue adding my voice to those who are praying.

And I will lift my voice to worship you my King, and I will find my strength in the shadow of your wings.
 
Posted by Rossweisse (# 2349) on :
 
Doing guerrilla praying here, nipping in as possible, for at least five minutes of every hour.

I trust that new schedules will be posted as needed.

Rossweisse // assisting vigil-ante
 
Posted by RuthW (# 13) on :
 
Updating ...

11-12am Clare
12-1am Bessie Rosebride
1-2am Marmot
2-3am Anselmina
3-4am RuthW
4-5am Marmot and Duchess
5-6am Duchess
6-7am Eanswyth
7-8am Inanna
8-9am Siegfried
9-10am
10-11am
11am-12
12-1 pm
1-2pm jlg & Miffy
 
Posted by Erin (# 2) on :
 
Updating again ...

11-12am Clare
12-1am Bessie Rosebride
1-2am Marmot
2-3am Anselmina
3-4am RuthW
4-5am Marmot and Duchess
5-6am Duchess
6-7am Eanswyth
7-8am Inanna
8-9am Siegfried
9-10am
10-11am Erin
11am-12
12-1 pm
1-2pm jlg & Miffy
 
Posted by bessie rosebride (# 1738) on :
 
signing in for prayer.
 
Posted by Stephen (# 40) on :
 
'God is our hope and strength
a very present help in trouble

The Lord of hosts is with us;
the God of Jacob is our refuge'

"O Lord,support us all day long of this troublous life until the shades lengthen,and the evening comes and the busy world is hushed,the fever of life is over and our work done.then Lord in Thy mercy grant us safe lodging a holy rest and peace at the last;through Jesus Christ our Lord."

Amen
 
Posted by jlg (# 98) on :
 
"Shepherd me O God,
beyond all want,
beyond all need,
from death into life."
 
Posted by sarkycow (# 1012) on :
 
God our refuge and strength,
close at hand in our distress;
meet us all in our sorrow and lift our eyes
to the peace and light of your constant care.
Help us so to hear your word of grace
that our fear will be dispelled by your love,
our loneliness eased by your presence
and our hope renewed by your promises
in Jesus Christ our Lord.


I shall be praying as I drive tomorrow moring between 9 and 10am.

Viki
 
Posted by JonathanMy (# 1246) on :
 
12-1pm

(start of Jonathan's grand tour of churches in the bit of London I've moved to [Smile] )
 
Posted by bessie rosebride (# 1738) on :
 
It is said that Saint Elizabeth, Grand Duchess of Russia, as she lay dying, martyred; sang over and over the Cherubimic Hymn.

In the moment in the Orthodox Divine Liturgy when we as participants in the prayers and hymns have ascended from the earthly realm into the very Heavenlies with all the Saints and the Trinity, this is what we sing, quite slowly and reverently:

We who mystically represent the Cherubim, and sing to the life-giving Trinity the thrice-holy hymn, let us now lay aside all earthly care: that we may receive the King of all, who comes invisibly upborne by the Angelic Hosts. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.

I sing it this hour in prayer for Molly.
 
Posted by zephirine of the roses (# 3323) on :
 
praying, knowing lovely molly's so safe in Father's embrace. i pray, Father, for those she leaves waiting, that they feel Your hand wiping away their tears and storing their preciousness in Your bottle.

i've learned volumes from molly & even now feel the impact of the wondrous opportunity to grow in faith by observing her vivacious spirit in action. i hope i can hold up Light as steadily as she.

"God knows and cares, and uses for us a means of education for our hearts and spirits which we do not ourselves understand. It is not needful that we understand the motive power in the processes that go on within us. It is enough to him who believes it that the Lord did rise again,
although after that he was hidden from their sight. Yes, I will believe that I shall hold my own in my arms again, their hearts nearer to mine than ever before."

-George MacDonald
letter to Susan Scott
12 January 1888

"So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen.For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal." - 2 Corinthians 4:18
 
Posted by Moo (# 107) on :
 
And even you, most gentle death,
Waiting to hush our final breath,
O praise him, Alleluia
You lead back home the child of God,
For Christ our Lord that way has trod:
O praise him, O praise him,
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia

[edited a line at request to make it read correctly]

[ 05. December 2002, 01:21: Message edited by: Nunc Dimittis ]
 
Posted by Nunc Dimittis (# 848) on :
 
Signing in.

1-2am GMT. But I will be around until about6am GMT. And then back again from around 10am-12pmGMT.
 
Posted by Erin (# 2) on :
 
Just as an FYI... I've added a temporary chapel to the cafe, as a space for those of you who want to pray online with others. You're not obligated to use it, but it's there, just in case.
 
Posted by bessie rosebride (# 1738) on :
 
U2, on their early "War" Cd have a very nice version of Psalm 40. So soothing, like a baby being rocked to a heartbeat.

He set my feet upon a rock and made my footsteps firm - many will see, many will see and fear...I will sing, sing a new song.......

Sleep well, dearest Molly. Be comforted and at peace.
 
Posted by Rossweisse (# 2349) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Erin:
I've added a temporary chapel to the cafe, as a space for those of you who want to pray online with others.....

Thank you, Erin. What a thoughtful thing to do.
 
Posted by Anselmina (# 3032) on :
 
Blessed by the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. By his great mercy we have been born anew to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.

Blessed be God for ever.

Eternal God,
grant to your servant, and to us who surround her with our prayers, your peace beyond understanding. Give us faith, the comfort of your presence, and the words to say to one another and to you, as we gather in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
 
Posted by jlg (# 98) on :
 
Just dipped into Fields of Gold and found the link to the mehitabel poem which provided Mis Molly's tagline. Here's an extract:

i know that i am bound
for a journey down the sound
in the midst of a refuse mound
but wotthehell wotthehell
oh i should worry and fret
death and i will coquette
there s a dance in the old dame yet
toujours gai toujours gai

 
Posted by Peronel (# 569) on :
 
Before the ending of the day,
Creator of the world, we pray
That you with steadfast love would keep
Your watch around us whilst we sleep.

From evil dreams defend our sight
From fears and terrors of the night,
Tread underfoot our deadly foe
That we no sinful thought may know.

Oh Father, that we ask be done,
Through Jesus Christ, your only son,
And holy spirit, by whose breath
Our souls are raised to life, from death.

The servants of the Lamb shall see the face of God, whose name will be on their foreheads. There will be no more night: They will not need the light of the lamp or the light of the sun, for God will be their light, and they will reign for ever and ever. (Revelation 22:4,5)

Save us, O Lord, while waking,
And guard us while sleping,
that awake we may watch with Christ
and asleep may rest in peace.

Now, Lord, you let your servant go in peace:
Your word has been fulfilled.

My own eyes have seen the salvation
which you have prepared in the sight of every people;

A light to reveal you to the nations
and the Glory of your people Israel.

Save us, O Lord, while waking,
And guard us while sleeping,
That awake we may watch with Christ,
and asleep may rest in peace.

[taken from night prayer, said this night for Molly]

Sorry, can't take a whole hour, but will pray when I can.

Emily
 
Posted by Duo Seraphim (# 3251) on :
 
Into your hands, Father of mercies,
we commend our sister Miss_Molly
in the sure and certain hope
that, together with all who have died in Christ,
He will rise with her on the last day.
Merciful Lord,
turn toward us and listen to our prayers:
open the gates of paradise to your servant
and help us who remain
to comfort one another with assurances of faith,
until we all meet in Christ
and are with you and with our sister for ever.
 
Posted by sakura (# 1449) on :
 
Abide with me; fast falls the eventide;
The darkness deepens; Lord with me abide.
When other helpers fail and comforts flee,
Help of the helpless, O abide with me.

Swift to its close ebbs out life’s little day;
Earth’s joys grow dim; its glories pass away;
Change and decay in all around I see;
O Thou who changest not, abide with me.

I fear no foe, with Thee at hand to bless;
Ills have no weight, and tears no bitterness.
Where is death’s sting? Where, grave, thy victory?
I triumph still, if Thou abide with me.

It is 1:40pm Australian time. I am here praying for the next hour.
 
Posted by RuthW (# 13) on :
 
Started at the top of the hour, and am just now remembering to log in ...

As the deer longs for the water-brooks,
so longs my soul for you, O God.

My soul is athirst for God, athirst for the living God;
when shall I come to appear before the presence of God?

My tears have been my food day and night,
while all day long they say to me,
"Where now is your God?"

I pour out my soul when I think on these things:
how I went with the multitude and led them into the house of God,

With the voice of praise and thanksgiving,
among those who keep holy-day.

Why are you so full of heaviness, O my soul?
and why are you so disquieted within me?

Put your trust in God;
for I will yet give thanks to him,
who is the help of my countenance, and my God.

 
Posted by Anselmina (# 3032) on :
 
The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.
He makes me lie down in green pastures;
he leads me beside still waters;
he restores my soul.
He leads me in right paths for his name's sake.

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I fear no evil;
for you are with me;
your rod and your staff - they comfort me.

You prepare a table before me
in the presence of my enemies;
you anoint my head with oil;
my cup overflows.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me
all the days of my life,
and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord
my whole life long.

Into your hands, O merciful Saviour,
we commend your servant, Miss Molly (Linda).
Acknowledge, we pray, a sheep of your own fold,
a lamb of your own flock,
a sinner of your own redeeming.
Enfold her in the arms of your mercy,
in the blessed rest of everlasting peace
and in the glorious company of the saints in light.
Amen.

 
Posted by RuthW (# 13) on :
 
Jesus, Lover of my soul,
Let me to thy bosom fly,
While the nearer waters roll,
While the tempest still is high:
Hide me, O my Saviour, hide,
Till the storm of life be past;
Safe into the haven guide,
O receive my soul at last.

Other refuge have I none,
Hangs my helpless soul on thee;
Leave, ah! leave me not alone,
Still support and comfort me!
All my trust on thee is stayed;
All my help from thee I bring;
Cover my defenceless head
With the shadow of thy wing.

Plenteous grace with thee is found,
Grace to cleanse from ev'ry sin;
Let the healing streams abound,
Make and keep me pure within.
Thou of life the fountain art,
Freely let me take of thee:
Spring thou up within my heart,
Rise to all eternity.
 
Posted by Rossweisse (# 2349) on :
 
A wonderful hymn, Ruth. I'm singing it with you.
 
Posted by jlg (# 98) on :
 
I'm here, Miss Molly. I never thought that a candle in front of my computer monitor could create a sacred space.

God be with you and keep you. May the angels lead you into paradise. May Christ who called you take you home. May God shine his light upon you.
 
Posted by RuthW (# 13) on :
 
Aberystwyth, yes? Not the other one. I feel sure Molly would like Aberystwyth better. I know I do.

"Jesus, Lover of my soul" always makes me feel like things are going to be okay. And passing from life into greater life surrounded by love has got to be one of the okay-est things going.
 
Posted by multipara (# 2918) on :
 
Quando corpus morietur
Fac ut animae donetur
Paradisi gloria.

When my body lies forsaken
Let my ransomed soul awaken
Safe in Paradise with thee

(final verse of the Passiontide hymn Stabat Mater Dolorosa by the mediaeval friar Jacopone da Todi)
 
Posted by sakura (# 1449) on :
 
Do not let your heart be troubled: trust in God, trust also in me. In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go now to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there you may be also.
 
Posted by welsh dragon (# 3249) on :
 
*insomniac random addition to rota*

Guide me, O Thou great Redeemer
Pilgrim through this barren land.
I am weak, but Thou art mighty;
Hold me with Thy powerful hand.
Bread of heaven, bread of heaven,
Feed me till I want no more;
Feed me till I want no more.

Open now the crystal fountain,
Whence the healing stream doth flow;
Let the fire and cloudy pillar
Lead me all my journey through.
Strong Deliverer, strong Deliverer,
Be Thou still my Strength and Shield;
Be Thou still my Strength and Shield.

Lord, I trust Thy mighty power,
Wondrous are Thy works of old;
Thou deliver’st Thine from thralldom,
Who for naught themselves had sold:
Thou didst conquer, Thou didst conquer,
Sin, and Satan and the grave,
Sin, and Satan and the grave.

When I tread the verge of Jordan,
Bid my anxious fears subside;
Death of deaths, and hell’s destruction,
Land me safe on Canaan’s side.
Songs of praises, songs of praises,
I will ever give to Thee;
I will ever give to Thee.

Musing on my habitation,
Musing on my heav’nly home,
Fills my soul with holy longings:
Come, my Jesus, quickly come;
Vanity is all I see;
Lord, I long to be with Thee!
Lord, I long to be with Thee!
 
Posted by jlg (# 98) on :
 
The Lord bless you and keep you.

And also those who wait with you this night.
 
Posted by Eanswyth (# 3363) on :
 
Checking in for my hour. I'll be eating while praying as I just noticed that it's 10pm and I haven't eaten yet.

God bless Molly
God bless her family
God bless St. Sebastian
God bless all who love her
 
Posted by Scot (# 2095) on :
 
Is anyone planning on taking 9-10am? If not, I will, although it may end up with my imitation of the disciples sleeping in the garden instead of praying.

scot
 
Posted by Rowen (# 1194) on :
 
one of my fav. verses:

John 4:16 We know the love God has for us, and we trust that love. Those who live in love live in God, and God lives in them.

Molly, dear heart- you most definately live in love... May that love uphold you, and those you love, this hour and forever more.
Amen.
 
Posted by Byzantia (# 3586) on :
 
My prayer for Miss Molly is a lovely old hymn called "Jewels"....

When He cometh, when He cometh,
To make up his jewels,
All his jewels, precious jewels,
His loved and His own

Like the stars of the morning,
His bright crown adorning
They shall shine in their beauty,
bright gems for His crown

He will gather, He will gather
The gems for His kingdom
All the pure ones, all the bright ones,
His loved and His own

Like the stars of the morning,
His bright crown adorning
They shall shine in their beauty,
bright gems for His crown

Little children, little children
Who love their Redeemer
Are the jewels, precious jewels,
His loved and His own

Like the stars of the morning,
His bright crown adorning
They shall shine in their beauty,
bright gems for His crown. Amen

Miss Molly, Fare Thee Well
With Love
 
Posted by Quizmaster (# 1435) on :
 
Strength,

Resilience,

Freedom from pain,

Freedom from fear.

and remember ....

YOUR place in Heaven is assured.
 
Posted by babybear (# 34) on :
 
An update

7am Innanna
8am Siegfried
9am Scot
10am Erin & Nunc
11am Nunc
12pm Jonathan
1pm jlg & Miffy

bb
 
Posted by JoyfulNoise & Parrot, O'Kief (# 2049) on :
 
I will be at home between 1 & 2, so will be praying then.
 
Posted by Viola (# 20) on :
 
Today is such that I'll be praying as I drive around.

But I will be.

Peace be with you Molly.

K.
 
Posted by Siegfried (# 29) on :
 
Lord, in this cold dark night, be with Molly, her family, and her friends. Let your love and mercy fall upon them, comforting them in this time.
Amen.
 
Posted by Siegfried (# 29) on :
 
Psalm 51:1-2

Have mercy upon me, O God, according to they lovingkindness: according until the multitude of they tender mercies blot out my transgressions.
Wash me thorougly from mine iniquity and cleanse me from my sin.

 
Posted by Ancient Mariner (# 105) on :
 
Goodnight, my angel
Time to close your eyes
And save these questions for another day
I think I know what you've been asking me
I think you know what I've been trying to say
I promised I would never leave you
And you should always know
Wherever you may go
No matter where you are
I never will be far away

Goodnight, my angel
Now it's time to sleep
And still so many things I want to say
Remember all the songs you sang for me
When we went sailing on an emerald bay
And like a boat out on the ocean
I'm rocking you to sleep
The water's dark
And deep inside this ancient heart
You'll always be a part of me

Goodnight, my angel
Now it's time to dream
And dream how wonderful your life will be
Someday your child may cry
And if you sing this lullabye
Then in your heart
There will always be a part of me

Someday we'll all be gone
But lullabyes go on and on...
They never die
That's how you
And I
Will be

- Lullabye (Goodnight My Angel) by Billy Joel
 
Posted by Siegfried (# 29) on :
 
This is a favorite hymn...

Fairest Lord Jesus, Ruler of all nature,
O Thou of God and man the Son,
Thee will I cherish, Thee will I honor,
Thou, my soul’s glory, joy and crown.

Fair are the meadows, fairer still the woodlands,
Robed in the blooming garb of spring;
Jesus is fairer, Jesus is purer,
Who makes the woeful heart to sing.

Fair is the sunshine,
Fairer still the moonlight,
And all the twinkling starry host;
Jesus shines brighter, Jesus shines purer
Than all the angels heaven can boast.

All fairest beauty, heavenly and earthly,
Wondrously, Jesus, is found in Thee;
None can be nearer, fairer or dearer,
Than Thou, my Savior, art to me.

Beautiful Savior! Lord of all the nations!
Son of God and Son of Man!
Glory and honor, praise, adoration,
Now and forever more be Thine.

 
Posted by Jonah the Whale (# 1244) on :
 
Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word. For mine eyes have seen thy salvation.

May the Lord bless you and keep you; may the Lord make His face to shine upon you, and be gracious unto you. May the Lord lift up His countenance upon you, and give you peace.
Numbers 6:24-26


Amazing grace, how sweet the sound
That saved a wretch like me.
I once was lost but now I'm found,
Was blind but now I see

When we've been there ten thousand years
Bright shining as the sun
We've no less days to sing God's praise
Than when we first begun.

* *

My prayers are with you Molly. You have been an inspiration to me with the way you have quietly shared God's love with everyone you have had contact with on the ship. You are a precious, precious child of God, and I pray God will grant you peace and comfort.

God bless you Mejuffrouw Molly, and fold you in his arms.
 
Posted by Siegfried (# 29) on :
 
May God's angels watch over you and those who love you...

Sleep my child, and peace attend thee, all through the night.
 
Posted by Scot (# 2095) on :
 
I am here to keep watch and pray for the next hour.

scot
 
Posted by Nightlamp (# 266) on :
 
May God be with you on your coming in and your going out. I will continue to pray.
 
Posted by Beethoven (# 114) on :
 
Online again, praying throughout the day.

Lord, bless and strengthen Molly, her parents, and all those who care for her. Enfold her in your arms of love, and give her your peace.
 
Posted by kingsfold (# 1726) on :
 
Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea.

I saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride beautifully dressed for her husband.

And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, "Now the dwelling of God is with men, and he will live with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God.

He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away."

------------------------

Praying again, Molly....
 
Posted by Scot (# 2095) on :
 
God, when one we love slips finally from our grasp, grant us the mercy of knowing that she will never – can never – escape your loving grasp. We ask for your comforting touch on Molly, both for her physical pains and for her fears. We thank you for her family and friends who can be with her when we cannot. Please give them strength and peace in these hard hours and days.

When peace, like a river, attendeth my way,
When sorrows like sea billows roll;
Whatever my lot, Thou has taught me to say,
It is well, it is well, with my soul.

For me, be it Christ, be it Christ hence to live:
If Jordan above me shall roll,
No pang shall be mine, for in death as in life
Thou wilt whisper Thy peace to my soul.

But, Lord, ‘tis for Thee, for Thy coming we wait,
The sky, not the grave, is our goal;
Oh trump of the angel! Oh voice of the Lord!
Blessèd hope, blessèd rest of my soul!

And Lord, haste the day when my faith shall be sight,
The clouds be rolled back as a scroll;
The trump shall resound, and the Lord shall descend,
Even so, it is well with my soul

 
Posted by Dolphy (# 862) on :
 
At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, we will remember you.

May you sing with the angels and dance among the stars.
 
Posted by Scot (# 2095) on :
 
May you sing with a thousand voices, and dance with the One you love most.

We will remember in anticipation.
 
Posted by Sean D (# 2271) on :
 
I woke up very early this morning with Miss Molly in my thoughts, and those beautiful prayers from Evensong in the Prayer Book running through my head. I pray them for Molly.

O God, from whom all holy desires, all good counsels, and all just works do proceed,
Give unto thy servants that peace which the world cannot give
That both our hearts may be set to obey thy commandments,
And also, by thee, we being defended from the fear of our enemies,
May pass our time in rest and quietness.
Through the merits of Jesus Christ, our Saviour. Amen.

Lighten our darkness we beseech thee O Lord,
And by thy great mercy, defend us from all dangers and perils of this night,
For the love of thy only Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.


(From memory, so feel free to correct mistakes.)
 
Posted by Dolphy (# 862) on :
 
*Peaceful Sunset* Author Unknown

Slowly the light begins to fade
Unveiling a vast sky of darkness
Night beins to settle in
Shadowing the world in gray,
Except for a few lone stars
That twinkle with delight.

Descent into darkness
Reality fades away,
Everlasting peacefulness
All fears washed away.
 
Posted by Clíona (# 2035) on :
 
Stay here and keep watch with me
Watch and pray
Watch and pray

Molly, you're wonderful. Thankyou.
 
Posted by Genie (# 3282) on :
 
Father God, your children throng around the foot of your eternal throne, dazzled by your glory and awed by your splendour, and trusting in your love and grace to tenderly hold us and keep us safe. Without you we are lost; without you we are as blind men stumbling in the dark. I pray that you gather your beloved child, Molly, into your arms and hold her safe. Wash away her pain, dry her tears, and enfold her within your mercy in eternal peace.

Father God, I pray that you grace Molly with your love, and fit her for heaven, to take her place with your children in eternal bliss. Let her feel your presence, Father, and let her know that she is loved. Fill her days with sunshine and her nights with peaceful rest.

Father God, I pray that you gift Molly and all your children with strength and joy, that we may strive towards your kingdom in all hope; in all expectation. Guide our steps to walk in your presence. Comfort us when the path is difficult, and celebrate with us when the path becomes easy and joyful. Walk with us, eat with us, dance with us and mourn with us. Fill our hearts and minds with your glory, that we may delight in following wherever you lead us. I pray that you fill Molly, and all those tending to her or praying for her, with strength, determination and peace that her days with us may be joyful, until your accept her home to rest with you. Keep her safe until that blessed day when you return in glory to accept all your children home, and we may be reunited once more.

Father God, trusting in your precious love, and in the promise of Jesus' name, I ask that you accept these prayers for our sister Molly, and welcome her into your heaven with tenderness and joy.
 
Posted by welsh dragon (# 3249) on :
 
I will be happy to do 9-10pm tonight if anyone is making a rota that far ahead(there is a Taize prayer at Magdalen College chapel, so I'll be offline...)
 
Posted by Erin (# 2) on :
 
Checking in for my hour (good Lord it's dark outside).

Extra special thanks to Scot for this: [Tear]
 
Posted by Scot (# 2095) on :
 
Almighty God, look on this your servant, lying in great weakness, and comfort her with the promise of life everlasting, given in the resurrection of your Son Jesus Christ our Lord.
 
Posted by Dolphy (# 862) on :
 
The Musician by R.S. Thomas

At some recital in this same city,
The seats all taken, I found myself pushed
On to the stage with a few others,
So near that I could see the toil
Of his face muscles, a pulse like a moth
Fluttering under the fine skin
And the indelible veins of his smooth brow.
I could see, too, the twitching of the fingers,
Caught temporarily in art's neurosis,
As we sat there or warmly applauded
This player who so beautifully suffered
For each of us upon his instrument.
So it must have been on Calvary
In the fiercer light of the thorns' halo:
The men standing by and that one figure,
The hands bleeding, the mind bruised but calm,
Making such music as lives still.
And no-one daring to interrupt
Because it was himself that he played
And closer than all of them the God listened.
[Tear]
 
Posted by Ariel (# 58) on :
 
"If you love me, do not weep. If you only knew the gift of God and what heaven is! If only you could hear the angels’ song from where you are, and see me among them! If only you could see before your eyes the eternal fields with their horizons, and the new paths in which I walk! If only you could contemplate for one moment the beauty that I see, beauty before which all others fall and fade!

Why do you who saw me and loved me in the land of shadows, why do you think you will not see me and love me again in the land of unchanging realities?

Believe me when death breaks your chains as it has broken mine, when, on that day, chosen by God, your soul reaches heaven where I have preceded you, then you will see Him who loved and still loves you. You will find His heart the same, His tenderness even purer than before.

God forbid that entering a happier life, I should become less loving, unfaithful to the memories and real joys of my other life. You will see me again transfigured in esctasy and happiness, no longer waiting for death, but ever hand in hand with you, walking in the new paths of light and life, my thirst to the fullest at the feet of God from a fountain of which one never tires, and which you will come to shape with me.

Wipe away the tears, and if you love me truly, weep no more."

(St Augustine)
 
Posted by Dolphy (# 862) on :
 
Merciful Father hear our prayers.
 
Posted by Erin (# 2) on :
 
God the Father,
Have mercy on your servant.
God the Son,
Have mercy on your servant.
God the Holy Spirit,
Have mercy on your servant.
Holy Trinity, one God,
Have mercy on your servant.

From all evil, from all sin, from all tribulation,
Good Lord, deliver her.
By your holy Incarnation, by your Cross and Passion, by your precious Death and Burial,
Good Lord, deliver her.
By your glorious Resurrection and Ascension, and by the Coming of the Holy Spirit,
Good Lord, deliver her.

We sinners beseech you to hear us, Lord Christ: That it may please you to deliver the soul of your sevant from the power of evil, and from eternal death,
We beseech you to hear us, good Lord.
That it may please you mercifully to pardon all her sins,
We beseech you to hear us, good Lord.
That it may please you to grant her a place of refreshment and everlasting blessedness,
We beseech you to hear us, good Lord.
That it may please you to give her joy and gladness in your kingdom, with your saints in light,
We beseech you to hear us, good Lord.

Jesus, Lamb of God:
Have mercy on her.
Jeasus, bearer of our sins:
Have mercy on her.
Jesus, redeemer of the world,
Give her your peace.

Kyrie eleison,
Christe eleison,
Kyrie eleison.

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.
Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

Deliver your servant, Molly, O Sovereign Lord Christ, from all evil, and set her free from every bond; that she may rest with all your saints in the ethereal habitations; where with the Father and the Holy Spirit, you live and reign, one God, forever and ever. Amen.

[ 05. December 2002, 10:35: Message edited by: Erin ]
 
Posted by Dolphy (# 862) on :
 
Father hear the prayers we offer,
Father, be thou at our side.
 
Posted by Erin (# 2) on :
 
The splendor falls on castle walls
And snowy summits old in story;
The long light shakes across the lakes,
And the wild cataract leaps in glory.

Blow, bugle, blow, set the wild echoes flying,
Blow, bugles; answer, echoes, dying, dying, dying.

O, hark, O, hear! How thin and clear,
And thinner, clearer, farther going!
O, sweet and far from cliff and scar
The horns of Elfland faintly blowing!

Blow, bugle, blow, set the wild echoes flying,
Blow, bugles; answer, echoes, dying, dying, dying.

O love, they die in yon rich sky,
They faint on hill or field or river;
Our echoes roll from soul to soul,
And grow for ever and for ever.

Blow, bugle, blow, set the wild echoes flying,
And answer, echoes, answer, dying, dying, dying.

~Tennyson

[ 05. December 2002, 10:45: Message edited by: Erin ]
 
Posted by Scot (# 2095) on :
 
I'm going to get some sleep, but I'll check back in a few hours. The peace of the Lord be always with you all.

scot

God our Father,
You have been our guide and our help
Throughout this day:
Stay with us now throughout the night.
May your light enlighten and purify our hearts,
And keep them vigilant in faith,
Through Jesus, the Christ, our Lord.

May the Lord grant us a quiet night and a perfect end.

 
Posted by Erin (# 2) on :
 
And another by Tennyson (sorry, he's my favorite poet, I know he inspires an impressive loathing amongst others).

Sunset and evening star,
And one clear call for me!
And may there be no moaning of the bar,
When I put out to sea,

But such a tide as moving seems asleep,
Too full for sound and foam,
When that which drew from out the boundless deep
Turns again home.

Twilight and evening bell,
And after that the dark!
And may there be no sadness of farewell,
When I embark;

For tho' from out our bourne of Time and Place
The flood may bear me far,
I hope to see my Pilot face to face
When I have crost the bar.

[ 05. December 2002, 14:36: Message edited by: Erin ]
 
Posted by Margaret (# 283) on :
 
Let saints on earth in concert sing
with those whose work is done;
for all the servants of our King
in heav'n and earth are one.

One family, we dwell in him,
one church, above, beneath;
though now divided by the stream,
the narrow stream of death.

The people of the living God,
to his command we bow;
part of the host have crossed the flood,
and part are crossing now.

E'en now to their eternal home
there pass some spirits blest;
while others to the margin come,
waiting their call to rest.

Jesu, be thou our constant guide;
then, when the word is giv'n,
bid Jordan's narrow stream divide,
and bring us safe to heav'n.

Today I think I'll just have to pray when I can, but if anyone's doing the rota yet, tomorrow morning (GMT) I can manage any hour between nine and twelve.
 
Posted by Dolphy (# 862) on :
 
Cometh sunshine after rain,
After sorrow joy again;
After storms of bitter grief
Dawneth God's own sure relief.
And my soul, who from her height
Sank to the realms of darkest night,
Wingeth up to Heaven her flight.

So the passing years employ,
Greeting life and death with joy,
Till at last ou meet the grave
With a heart still glad and brave.
Whom the Almighty doth defend,
Whom the Heighest counts His friend,
Cannot perish in the end.
 
Posted by Dolphy (# 862) on :
 
Hold thou thy cross before my closing eyes;
Shine through the gloom, and point me to the skies;
Heaven's morning breaks, and earth's vain shadows flee;
In life, in death, O Lord, abide with me.
 
Posted by Erin (# 2) on :
 
"Sadie Eleanor Baxter died peacefully in her sleep on June 30, in the early hours of the morning...

Louella Baxter Marshall had not been asleep when she heard the bells toll; she had been praying on and off throughout the night, and weeping and talking aloud to Miss Sadie and the Lord. When the tolling came, she sat up, and without meaning to, exactly, exclaimed, 'Thank you, Jesus! Thank you for takin' her home!'"

~Jan Karon, These High, Green Hills

Thank you, Jesus. Thank you for taking Miss Molly home.

[ 05. December 2002, 10:59: Message edited by: Erin ]
 
Posted by Dolphy (# 862) on :
 
I strove with none, for none was worth my strife;
Nature I loved, and, next to nature, Art:
I warm'd both hands before the fire of Life;
It sinks; and I am ready to depart.

(Walter S Landor)
 
Posted by Dolphy (# 862) on :
 
When I am dead, my dearest,
sing no sad songs for me;
Plant thou no roses at my head,
Nor shady cypress tree:
Be the green grass above me
With showers and dewdrops wet;
And if tho wilt, remember,
And if thou wilt, forget.

I shall not see the shadows,
I shall not feel the rain;
I shall not hear the nightingale
Sing on, as if in pain:
And dreaming through the twilight
That doth not rise nor set,
Haply I may remember,
And haply may forget.

(Christina Rossetti)
 
Posted by shoewoman (# 1618) on :
 
Miss Molly, I don't know anything at all about you - I've read your name before, but I somehow missed to read the threads on which you posted - but this thread has deeply touched me since I discovered it. We will get friends in eternal life, and I'm looking forward to it!

I've been praying last night, and today, whenever I could, and I will go on with it.

The Lord bless you and keep you, and let his face shine upon you, and give you peace.
 
Posted by Dolphy (# 862) on :
 
The Reassurance by Thom Gunn

About ten days or so
After we saw you dead
You came nack in a dream
I'm alright now you said.

And it was you, although
You were fleshed out again:
You hugged us all round then,
and gave your welcoming beam.

How like you to be kind,
Seeking to reassure.
And, yes, like my mind
To make itself secure.
 
Posted by JonathanMy (# 1246) on :
 
Trottting of soon to find a church near here (I think st Bartholomew the Great must be quite near) to do my hour.
If I get lost I'll pray as I walk [Smile]

Jonathan
 
Posted by Ariel (# 58) on :
 
Will pop into my local at lunchtime for a few minutes to light a candle for you.
 
Posted by Inanna (# 538) on :
 
Watch, O Lord, with those who wake, or watch, or weep tonight, and give your angels charge over those who sleep.

Tend your sick ones, O Lord Christ.
Rest your weary ones.
Bless your dying ones.
Soothe your suffering ones.
Pity your afflicted ones.
Shield your joyous ones.
And for all your love's sake. Amen.

(Saint Augustine)
 
Posted by kingsfold (# 1726) on :
 
You who dwell in the shelter of the Lord
Who abide by his shadow for life
Say to the Lord, "My refuge, my rock in whom I trust!"

And he will raise you up on eagles wings
Bear you on the breath of dawn
Make you to shine like the sun
And hold you in the palm of his hand.


The snare of the fowler will never capture you
And famine will bring you no fear
Under his wings your refuge
His faithfulness your shield.

And he will raise you up on eagles wings
Bear you on the breath of dawn
Make you to shine like the sun
And hold you in the palm of his hand.


You need not fear the terror of the night
Nor the arrow that flies by day
Though thousands fall about you
Near you it shall not come.

And he will raise you up on eagles wings
Bear you on the breath of dawn
Make you to shine like the sun
And hold you in the palm of his hand.


For to his angels he's given a command
To guard you in all of your ways
Upon their hands they will bear you up
Lest you dash your foot against a stone.

And he will raise you up on eagles wings
Bear you on the breath of dawn
Make you to shine like the sun
And hold you in the palm of his hand.


Stephen Dean (I think. Based on Ps 91)

Lord, hold Molly, and all those close to her in the palm of your hand, and cradle them in your love.
 
Posted by Louise (# 30) on :
 
John 14, 27

Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

L.
 
Posted by Nightlamp (# 266) on :
 
Psalm 122 here

'For the sake of my brothers and companions I will pray that peace be with you'
 
Posted by jlg (# 98) on :
 
I have lit a candle again for Molly while I do a bit of work before going to Mass. Lord please be with her and with her family and friends.

When peace, like river, attendeth my way,
When sorrows like sea billows roll --
Whatever my lot, Thou has taught me to say
It is well, it is well with my soul.

And Lord, haste the day when my faith shall be sight,
The clouds be rolled back as a scroll;
The trump shall resound and the Lord shall descend,
"Even so" -- it is well with my soul.

 
Posted by SpO-On-n-ng (# 1518) on :
 
I know people are in and out of here all the time, but we don't seem to have anyone rota-ed from after jlg at 2pm until Welsh Dragon at 9pm - 10pm. I can take 2 - 3, although I'll only be online for a part of the time. Apologies if this has all been sorted out in the Cafe chapel, I'm not cafe denizen.
 
Posted by Nunc Dimittis (# 848) on :
 
Jesu, dulcis memoria,
dans vera cordis gaudia,
sed super mel et omnia,
eius dulcis praesentia.

Nil canitur suavius,
nil auditur iucundius,
nil cogitatur dulcius
quam Jesus, Dei Filius.

Jesu, the very thought of Thee
With sweetness fills the breast;
But sweeter far Thy face to see,
And in Thy presence rest.

Nor voice can sing, nor heart can frame,
Nor can the memory find
A sweeter sound than Thy blessed Name,
O Saviour of mankind!

O hope of every contrite heart,
O joy of all the meek,
To those who fall, how kind Thou art!
How good to those who seek!

But what to those who find? Ah, this
Nor tongue nor pen can show;
The love of Jesu, what it is,
None but His loved ones know.

Jesu, our only joy be Thou,
As Thou our prize will be;
Jesus be Thou our glory now,
And through eternity.

O Jesu, King most wonderful
Thou Conqueror renowned,
Thou sweetness most ineffable
In Whom all joys are found!

When once Thou visitest the heart,
Then truth begins to shine,
Then earthly vanities depart,
Then kindles love divine.

O Jesu, light of all below,
Thou fount of living fire,
Surpassing all the joys we know,
And all we can desire.

Jesu, may all confess Thy name,
Thy wondrous love adore,
And, seeking Thee, themselves inflame
To seek Thee more and more.

Thee, Jesu, may our voices bless,
Thee may we love alone,
And ever in our lives express
The image of Thine own.

O Jesu, Thou the beauty art
Of angel worlds above;
Thy Name is music to the heart,
Inflaming it with love.

O most sweet Jesu, hear the sighs
Which unto Thee we send;
To Thee our inmost spirit cries;
To Thee our prayers ascend.

Abide with us, and let Thy light
Shine, Lord, on every heart;
Dispel the darkness of our night;
And joy to all impart.

Jesu, our love and joy to Thee,
The virgin’s holy Son,
All might and praise and glory be,
While endless ages run.

(St Bernard of Clairvaux)

I have been singing this for you all day Molly.
 
Posted by jlg (# 98) on :
 
Off to church now, so I won't be on-line during my time slot.

Be with Molly, Lord.
 
Posted by Hils (# 2251) on :
 
Dearest Molly,
Though we have never met in real life, you are a good friend and have been a great help in times of trouble.
I pray that you will know the Lord close to you at this time and also with all your family. I thank him that you had a great Thanksgiving and only wish you could have many more.
May you be free from too much pain and be able to be at peace in the knowledge that the Lord is waiting from you with open arms.
I will never forget what you said about a virtual hug and will share it with others now so they can have your hugs too: put your left arm on your right shoulder and squeeze, put your right hand on your left shoulder and squeeze. YOu have just had a hug from Molly.
God bless you Molly, You are a wonderful person and I am honoured to be able say I knew you.
 
Posted by JoyfulNoise & Parrot, O'Kief (# 2049) on :
 
Psalm 150
1 Praise the LORD.
Praise God in his sanctuary;
praise him in his mighty heavens.
2 Praise him for his acts of power;
praise him for his surpassing greatness.
3 Praise him with the sounding of the trumpet,
praise him with the harp and lyre,
4 praise him with tambourine and dancing,
praise him with the strings and flute,
5 praise him with the clash of cymbals,
praise him with resounding cymbals.

6 Let everything that has breath praise the LORD .

Praise the LORD .
 
Posted by JoyfulNoise & Parrot, O'Kief (# 2049) on :
 
# When I survey the wondrous cross
where the young Prince of Glory died,
my richest gain I count but loss,
and pour contempt on all my pride.

# Forbid it, Lord, that I should boast,
save in the cross of Christ, my God:
all the vain things that charm me most,
I sacrifice them to his blood.

# See, from his head, his hands, his feet,
sorrow and love flow mingled down!
Did e'er such love and sorrow meet,
or thorns compose so rich a crown?

# Were the whole realm of nature mine,
that were an offering far too small;
love so amazing, so divine,
demands my soul, my life, my all.
 
Posted by JoyfulNoise & Parrot, O'Kief (# 2049) on :
 
To you I lift up my soul, O Lord. Psalm 25:1

Give comfort and rest to Molly oh Lord God.
Amen
 
Posted by GordonThePenguin (# 2106) on :
 
Ach Herr, lass dein lieb Engelein
Am letzten End die Seele mein
In Abrahams Schoss tragen,
Den Leib in sein'm Schlafkämmerlein
Gar sanft ohn ein'ge Qual und Pein,
Ruhn bis am jüngsten Tage!
Alsdenn vom Tod erwecke mich,
Daß meine Augen sehen dich
In aller Freud, o Gottes Sohn,
Mein Heiland und Genadenthron!
Herr Jesu Christ, erhöre mich,
Ich will dich preisen ewiglich!

O Lord, at my end send your angel
To carry me to Abraham's bosom.
Let my body sleep until the Last Day
Free from torment und pain.
Then awaken me from death
And let my eyes behold you with joy,
Son of God, throne of grace!
Lord Jesus Christ hear my prayer
I will praise you for eternity!
 
Posted by clare (# 17) on :
 
I prayed in darkness and now it is another day. But I add my night prayer...

O living God, in Jesus Christ you were laid in the tomb at this evening hour, and so sanctified the grave to be a bed of hope to your people. Give us courage and faith to die daily to our sin and pride, that even as this flesh and blood decays, our lives may still grow in you, that at our last day our dying may be done so well that we live in you for ever. Amen.

And the additional prayer for the 4th day of the month...

Watch between us, dear God, when we are absent from one another.
 
Posted by jlg (# 98) on :
 
The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is Thy faithfulness.

"The Lord is my portion," says my soul, "therefore I will hope in Him."

The Lord is good to those who wait for Him, to the soul that seeks Him. It is good that one should wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord.


Lamentations 3:22-26
 
Posted by sophs (# 2296) on :
 
Thy will be done...
Lord,
In my heart i selfishly want Molly to live so much
But i guess You have other plans and i (we) just have to trust you...
I pray you grant your blessed peace to Molly and all her friends,
Until you come to take her home.
Amen
[Tear] [Tear]

(I'm praying at a computer from now til i go home)
 
Posted by jlg (# 98) on :
 
Another verse from "the song of mehitabel":

i have had my ups and downs
but wotthehell wotthehell
yesterday sceptres and crowns
fried oysters and velvet gowns
and today i herd with bums
but wotthehell wotthehell
i wake the world from sleep
as i caper and sing and leap
when i sing my wild free tune
wotthehell wotthehell
under the blear eyed moon
i am pelted with cast off shoon
but wotthehell wotthehell

Molly, I pray that the Lord in his mercy will keep your soul free to caper and sing and leap and sing a wild free tune, even as you go through the great transition that is death.
 
Posted by jlg (# 98) on :
 
from the Song of Solomon:

I sleep, but my heart waketh: it is the voice of my beloved that knocketh, saying, Open to me, my sister, my love, my dove, my undefiled.
 
Posted by jlg (# 98) on :
 
I am Resurrection and I am Life, says the Lord.
Whoever has faith in me shall have life,
even though he die.
And everyone who has life,
and has committed himself to me in faith,
shall not die for ever.

 
Posted by sophs (# 2296) on :
 
Hold your hands out and close your eyes
There's something in here for you
It's nothing special
In fact it's nothing new

I'm sending, sending
All the love I can
Hoping that you'd know who I am
Trying hard to understand
What it is that you meed

Well amongst the worry and inside the fear
There's nothing I can do
All that I can offer, all that I suggest
Is that I am here for you

(Cathy Burton - burn out lyrics found here )

Lord hold molly with your perfect love
 
Posted by Dolphy (# 862) on :
 
I am not sure who wrote this poem but I want to post it since it will always make me think of my telephone conversation with Molly last night. Her final words to me were "I love you Dolphy, Goodbye" [Tear]

The last of last words spoken is goodbye,
The last dismantled flower in the weed-grown hedge,
The last thin rumour of a feeble bell far ringing,
The last blind rat to spurn the mildewed rye,
A hardening darkness glasses the haunted eye,
Shines into nothing the watchers' burnt-out candle,
Wreathes into scentless nothing the wasting incense,
Faints in the outer silence the hunting-cry,
Love of its muted music breathes no sigh,
Thought in her ivory tower gropes in her spinning,
Toss on in vain the whispering trees of Eden,
Last of all last words spoken is goodbye.
 
Posted by Dolphy (# 862) on :
 
For a Friend (song by The Communards)

I never cried the way I cried over you,
As I put down the telephone and the world it carried on,
Somewhere else, someone else is crying too, another man has lost a friend, I bet he feels the way I do.
Although I'm left without, you're here within, as I watch the sun go down, watching the world fade away, all the memories of you come back to me. As I watch the sun go down, watching the world fade away, all I want to do is kiss you once goodbye..
 
Posted by Amos (# 44) on :
 
Praying, dear Miss Molly--

This is Traherne:

Your enjoyment of the world is never right, till every morning you awake in Heaven; see yourself in your Father's Palace; and look upon the skies, the earth, and the air as Celestial Joys: having such a reverend esteem of all, as if you were among the Angels. The bride of a monarch in her husband's chamber, hath no such causes of delight as you.

You never enjoy the world aright, till the Sea itself floweth in your veins, till you are clothed with the heavens, and crowned with the stars: and perceive yourself to be the sole heir of the whole world, and more than so, because men are in it who are every one sole heirs as well as you. Till you can sing and rejoice and delight in God, as misers do in gold, and Kings in sceptres, you never enjoy the world.

Till your spirit filleth the whole world, and the stars are your jewels; till you are as familiar with the ways of God in all Ages as with your walk and table: till you are intimately aquainted with that shady nothing out of which the world was made: till you love men so as to desire their happiness, with a thirst equal to the zeal of your own; till you delight in God for being good to all: you never enjoy the world. Till you more feel it than your private estate, and are more present in the hemisphere, considering the glories and the beauties there, than in your own house: Till you remember how lately you were made, and how wonderful it was when you came into it, and more rejoice in the palace of your glory, than if it had been made but today morning.

Dear Lord, we thank you for our beloved Miss Molly, who has enjoyed the world aright, and who enjoys it even now, loving your world even as she moves from it to eternity, teaching and persuading us to see it and to love it as she does. Be with her dear Lord. Be with her always.
 
Posted by Dolphy (# 862) on :
 
They say the journey's beautiful,
from the old world to the new,
someday I'll make that journey
so I can be with you.
And when I reach the Garden,
where life is free from pain,
I'll put my arms around you
and we'll never part again.
 
Posted by Dolphy (# 862) on :
 
One More Arrow (song by Elton John)

He said I want to grow up
and look like Robert Mitcham
And I hope that when I'm gone
There'll be some say that i miss him.
He must have been romantic
He must have sensed adventure
And I feel the steel of his strong will
In the frame around his picture.

And he's one more arrow
Flying through the air,
One more arrow
landing in a shady spot somewhere
where the days and nights blend into one
and he can always feel the sun
through the soft brown earth that holds him,
forever always young.

He could have been a boxer
but the fight game seemed so dirty,
We argued once he knocked me down,
And he cried when he thought he'd hurt me,
Strictly from the old school,
he was quiet about his pain, and if one in ten could be that brave, I would never hate again...
 
Posted by Dolphy (# 862) on :
 
Lord, in this time of darkness,
please hear our prayers.
 
Posted by Moo (# 107) on :
 
Amazing grace, how sweet the sound,
That saved a wretch like me!
I once was lost, but now am found,
Was blind, but now I see.

'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear,
And grace my fears relieved.
How precious did that grace appear,
The hour I first believed.

The Lord hath promised good to me,
His word my hope secures;
He will my shield and portion be
As long as life endures.

Through many dangers, toils, and snares.
I have already come;
'Tis grace that brought me safe thus far,
And grace will lead me home.

And when this flesh and blood shall fail,
And mortal life shall cease,
I will possess within the veil
A life of joy and peace.

When we've been there ten thousand years,
Bright shining as the sun,
We've no less days to sing God's praise
Than when we first begun.
 
Posted by sophs (# 2296) on :
 
Amazing Grace...

Yea, when this flesh and heart shall fail,
and mortal life shall cease,
I shall possess within the veil,
A life of joy and peace.

When we've been there ten thousand years
Bright shining as the sun,
We’ve no less days to sing God’s praise
Than when we've first begun.
 
Posted by Dolphy (# 862) on :
 
Lord,
Hear our prayers.
 
Posted by sophs (# 2296) on :
 
Oh Jesus hold her
 
Posted by SpO-On-n-ng (# 1518) on :
 
[been out, but been praying...]

We praise and thank you, God of the Journey
for our sister Molly who is soon to leave us
We entrust her to your loving care,
knowing that you are always the faithful traveller
and companion on the Way.
Shelter and protect her from all harm and anxiety.
Grant her the courage to meet the future,
and grace to let go into new life;
through Jesus Christ our Saviour. Amen.

Celebrating Common Prayer
 
Posted by Dolphy (# 862) on :
 
Lord, in your compassion, hear our prayers.
 
Posted by Adrienne (# 2334) on :
 
not sure if anyone is on rota, but I can cover to 4pm - may not be online all the time.
 
Posted by Dolphy (# 862) on :
 
I'm here until 4:30pm ... but could use some support.

Lord, look down on us as we pray.
 
Posted by Adrienne (# 2334) on :
 
God be in my head
and in my understanding
God be in my eyes
and in my looking
God me in my mouth
and in my speaking
God be in my heart
and in my thinking
God be at my end
and at my departing
 
Posted by Spike (# 36) on :
 
Give rest O Christ to thy servants in thy care.
Where sorrow and pain are no more, neither sighing, but life everlasting.

For dust thou art and unto dust shalt thou return, all we go down to the dust. But weeping o'er the grave we make our song ALLELUIA ALLELUIA ALLELUIA.

Russian Kontakion

God bless you Molly.
 
Posted by Dolphy (# 862) on :
 
Lord, look down on Molly's family and friends - especially St. Seb - at this difficult time. Help them as their beloved Molly prepares to start her journey. Show them the strength of your love and let them know that we are praying too.
Lord, hear our prayers.
 
Posted by Adrienne (# 2334) on :
 
For what is it to die but to stand naked in the wind and to melt into the sun?
And what is it to cease breathing but to free the breath from its restless tides, that it may rise and expand and seek God unencumbered?

Only when you drink from the river of silence shall you indeed sing
And when you have reached the mountain top, then you shall begin to climb.
And when the earth shall claim your limbs, then shall you truly dance.

Kahlil Gibran
 
Posted by Dolphy (# 862) on :
 
Lord, we are blessed to have known our sister Molly, we have cried with her and laughed with her and sung with her too. May she sing with a voice eternal and hear the violins she loves so much for ever.
 
Posted by JonathanMy (# 1246) on :
 
Can do 5-6pm on train home then tomorrow could do
either 12-1 or 1-2

Jonathan
 
Posted by Dolphy (# 862) on :
 
(Quoting from a letter that Molly sent to me)

"Weep all ye little rains.
Wail winds wail.
All along, along, along, the Colorado trail".
 
Posted by Adrienne (# 2334) on :
 
Truly the Lord has borne our sufferings and carried our sorrows.

Father we lift up Molly to you. We lift up her family and her friends, and ask your blessing upon them.

Look back with thankfulness and see
The thumbprints of His care.
The mist that dimmed our sight has passed,
His love was ever there.

Look forward then in hope secure,
We move towards His day.
His strength, not ours, will bring us through,
Our part is to obey
 
Posted by Dolphy (# 862) on :
 
Lord Jesus Christ,
Give us the strength we need as you prepare our sister Molly for her everlasting journey. We try to be strong but it is not easy. Tears are being shed in sorrow of losing such a wonderful friend. I thank God for knowing Molly and being blessed by her friendship. I thank God for sending me my Guardian Angel. I thank God for blessing the Ship Community with her presence, her fun, her wit, and her compassion.
May she rest in peace but enjoy the journey she is about to embark on. May her star in the sky burn brightly over us all forever more.
Amen.
 
Posted by Adrienne (# 2334) on :
 
Amen
 
Posted by Adrienne (# 2334) on :
 
May your soul in storm or calm proceed safely....and may it return to heaven, whence nature stole you, to act as a model for the high, shining angels, that there above they may learn to recreate for the world's good a spirit clothed in flesh....

(Michelangelo/tr Christopher Ryan)
 
Posted by Dolphy (# 862) on :
 
Lord Jesus Christ,
Grant that we may find the words we need to say without embarrasment or fear. Grant that we as a community may find comfort in each other and feel your love as we prepare ourselves to lose our friend, Miss 'Dame' Molly. May we feel each others pain, wipe each others tears, and feel your arms around us holding us close.
Amen.
 
Posted by Adrienne (# 2334) on :
 
Father, most of us have never met Molly
and yet she has touched and changed our lives.
Her kindness and compassion,
her enthusiasm and sense of fun,
her faith in you and love for you
which shines out of her words,
we will not forget these things.
Support and comfort those who are dear to Molly,
and enfold her with your love and peace as she begins the next stage of her journey.
Amen
 
Posted by Dolphy (# 862) on :
 
Thy touch has still its ancient power,
No word from Thee can fruitless fall;
Hear in this solemn evening hour,
And in Thy mercy heal us all.
 
Posted by Dolphy (# 862) on :
 
Lord, hear our prayers.
 
Posted by Dolphy (# 862) on :
 
I light a candle to our love.
I light a candle to our prayers.
I watch it flicker in the darkness,
I watch it shine a light of stars.

This candle will burn brightly,
This candle will never fade,
This candle represents the love
That you, sweet Molly gave.
 
Posted by Dolphy (# 862) on :
 
I have to go at 4:45... can someone then take over please... will be praying all night and back online tomorrow.)
 
Posted by Dolphy (# 862) on :
 
As the sun sets on another day, I thank God for Molly. Look down upon her tonight and upon the Ship. Guide us all in our prayers and may our sister be free of pain.
Amen.
 
Posted by smatt (# 103) on :
 
i'll be praying from now through to 6pm

smatt
 
Posted by Dolphy (# 862) on :
 
Thanks Smatt.

At the going down of the sun
And in the morning,
We will remember her...

Goodnight Molly, my angel. [Angel] [Tear]
 
Posted by Scot (# 2095) on :
 
The schedule was helpful. I’ll be offline until later, so if I missed someone, please update as needed.

scot

5-6pm JonathanMy, smatt
6-7pm
7-8pm
8-9pm
9-10pm welsh dragon
10-11pm
11-12am
 
Posted by smatt (# 103) on :
 
They that love beyond the world, cannot be separated by it.
Death cannot kill what never dies.
Nor can spirits ever be divided, that love and live in the same divine principle, the root and record of their friendship.
If absence be not death, neither is theirs.
Death is but crossing the world, as friends do the seas; they live in one another still.

This is the comfort of friends, that though they may be said to die, yet their friendship and society are, in the best sense ever present, because immortal

(William Penn)
 
Posted by Eanswyth (# 3363) on :
 
5-6pm JonathanMy, smatt
6-7pm Eanswyth
7-8pm
8-9pm
9-10pm welsh dragon
10-11pm
11-12am

I'll be at work but can devote my mind and heart to prayer while filing.
 
Posted by LJB (# 1057) on :
 
Will cover 8- 9 , but will be travelling ( & off line).

Love & prayers to all esp Miss Molly

LJB
 
Posted by smatt (# 103) on :
 
dear heavenly father

thank you for molly

be all that she needs right now and let her feel your tender love

support her family, st seb, all her friends here on the ship and elsewhere

amen
 
Posted by Mrs Tubbs (# 440) on :
 
As Molly prepares herself, Lord, teach her not to fear. Help her to be at peace about what is to come. Please stay with her and don't leave her. Comfort her as she thinks of being seperated from her loved ones and how much she'll miss this world.

Her shortcomings are all known to You. Forgive her, God, for being less than she could have been and for not always making the best use of the gifts You gave her.

Please watch over her loved ones, Lord. Ease their pain, be their comfort. Protect them from harm. Grace them with all that is good. Shelter them with gentleness and love, as she would. Answer their prayers. Grant them health and strength, blessings and joy.

May Molly's life be a source of wisdom to all those whose lives she touched. May the love she gave remain with us always, may the lessons she taught us guide us to acts of goodness, honour and compassion. May her memory be a blessing.

Lord, I don't know what you have in store for Molly now. I don't know what lies beyond this world. But I believe that Molly's soul is eternal and will return to You. I pray that you will welcome her in love. That she will be reunited with loved ones she has lost and will watch over those she is now leaving. We place her soul in Your hands, God, and pray that You will be beside her through this next journey.

Amen.

[Adapted from "Talking to God" by Naomi Levy]

Tubbs

PS We've a long plane journey tomorrow and will pray on and off throughtout that.
 
Posted by shoewoman (# 1618) on :
 
She who dwells in the shelter of the most high will rest in the shadow of the Lord.

Praying for Miss Molly and her family and friends, and everyone posting on this thread.
 
Posted by Rossweisse (# 2349) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by RuthW:
Aberystwyth, yes? Not the other one. I feel sure Molly would like Aberystwyth better. I know I do.

"Jesus, Lover of my soul" always makes me feel like things are going to be okay. And passing from life into greater life surrounded by love has got to be one of the okay-est things going.

Aberystwyth, yes.

And...better than okay-est.
 
Posted by the famous rachel (# 1258) on :
 
I will cover from 7 til 8, and will hopefully be online some of the time. Hence the schedule now reads....

5-6pm JonathanMy, smatt
6-7pm Eanswyth
7-8pm famous rachel
8-9pm LJB
9-10pm welsh dragon
10-11pm
11-12am

Who's for the later watches?

Love,

R.
 
Posted by The Coot (# 220) on :
 
Listen, I tell you a mystery: We will not all sleep, but we will all be changed - in a flash, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, the dead will be raised imperishable, and we will be changed. For the perishable must clothe itself with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality. When the perishable has been clothed with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality, then the saying that is written will come true: "Death has been swallowed up in victory."

"Where, O death, is your victory?
Where, O death, is your sting?"

The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. (1Co 15:51-57)
 
Posted by JoyfulNoise & Parrot, O'Kief (# 2049) on :
 
5-6pm JonathanMy, smatt
6-7pm Eanswyth
7-8pm famous rachel
8-9pm LJB
9-10pm welsh dragon
10-11pm
11-12am
12-1am JoyfulNoise
 
Posted by Miffy (# 1438) on :
 
God be in my head, and in my understanding;
God be in mine eyes, and in my looking;
God be in my mouth and in my speaking;
God be in my heart, and in my thinking;
God be at mine end, and at my departing.
 
Posted by RuthW (# 13) on :
 
5-6pm JonathanMy, smatt
6-7pm Eanswyth
7-8pm famous rachel
8-9pm LJB
9-10pm welsh dragon
10-11pm
11-12am
12-1am JoyfulNoise
1-2am RuthW
2-3am
 
Posted by Anselmina (# 3032) on :
 
5-6pm JonathanMy, smatt
6-7pm Eanswyth
7-8pm famous rachel
8-9pm LJB
9-10pm welsh dragon
10-11pm
11-12am Anselmina
12-1am JoyfulNoise
1-2am RuthW
2-3am
 
Posted by Laura (# 10) on :
 
Lux aeterna luceat eis, Domine,
cum sanctis tuis in aeternum,
quia pius es.
Requiem aeternam, dona eis, Domine,
et lux perpetua luceat eis.

Let light eternal shine on them, O Lord,
with thy saints forever,
for thou art merciful.
Rest eternal grant them, O Lord,
and let perpetual light shine on them.


In paradisum deducant te angeli,
in tuo adventu
suscipiant te martyres,
et perducant te
in civitatem sanctam Jerusalem.
Chorus angelorum te suscipiat,
et cum Lazaro quondam paupere
aeternam habeas requiem.


May the angels lead you into paradise,
may the martyrs receive you
in your coming,
and may they guide you
into the holy city, Jerusalem.
May the chorus of angels receive you
and with Lazarus once poor
may you have eternal rest.

 
Posted by Eanswyth (# 3363) on :
 
Checking in for my hour on vigil.

Dear Lord,
I've run out of words. You know my heart, mind, and soul, and those of my brothers and sisters. Bless Molly and all who love her with Your peace.
 
Posted by Erin (# 2) on :
 
5-6pm JonathanMy, smatt
6-7pm Eanswyth
7-8pm famous rachel
8-9pm LJB
9-10pm welsh dragon
10-11pm Erin
11-12am Anselmina
12-1am JoyfulNoise
1-2am RuthW
2-3am
 
Posted by Laura (# 10) on :
 
Be thou my vision, O Lord, of my heart.
All else be naught to me save that thou art.
Thou my best thought by day or by night.
Waking or sleeping, thy presence my light.

Be thou my wisdom and thou my true Word
I ever with thee and thou with me, Lord.
Thou my great Father, thine own will I be.
Thou in thy dwelling, and I safe with Thee.

....

High King of Heaven, when Vict'ry is won,
May I reach Heaven's joys, bright heaven's Sun.
Great heart of my own heart, whatever befall,
Still be my vision, O Ruler of all.

 
Posted by Huia (# 3473) on :
 
Praying also for those who keep vigil;
Lord, be with us as we keep vigil for Molly.
Help us remember that we do so in your strength and that, even though we are scattered around the world, your love enfolds us all.

I will go into the Cathedral here and light candles for us all at 1.30 am GMT.

Love
Huia
 
Posted by Moo (# 107) on :
 
We learn in the retreating
How vast an one
Was recently among us.
A perished sun

Endears in the departure
How doubly more
Than all the golden presence
It was before!
Emily Dickinson
 
Posted by ShadoK (# 3264) on :
 
Been praying intermittently today - will pray some more on the train home.
 
Posted by Eanswyth (# 3363) on :
 
This hymn has been running through my mind for a few days. It relates to us in my mind since we are a Ship of Fools adrift on the sea of life on Earth.

Eternal Father, strong to save,
Whose arm hath bound the restless wave,
Who biddest the mighty ocean deep
Its own appointed limits keep;
Oh, hear us when we cry to Thee,
For those in peril on the sea!

O Christ! Whose voice the waters heard
And hushed their raging at Thy Word,
Who walked on the foaming deep,
And calm amidst its rage didst sleep;
Oh, hear us when we cry to Thee,
For those in peril on the sea!

Most Holy Spirit! Who didst brood
Upon the chaos dark and rude,
And bid its angry tumult cease,
And give, for wild confusion, peace;
Oh, hear us when we cry to Thee,
For those in peril on the sea!

O Trinity of love and power!
Our family shield in danger’s hour;
From rock and tempest, fire and foe,
Protect us wheresoever we go;
Thus evermore shall rise to Thee
Glad hymns of praise from land and sea.

 
Posted by the famous rachel (# 1258) on :
 
Checking in to pray and hold Molly in my thoughts.

R.
 
Posted by the famous rachel (# 1258) on :
 
I am praying through some of God’s promises for Molly…

Lord I pray that Molly will have confidence in each of the good things you have promised for her and the wonders you have in store for her:

Psalm 145

13 Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom,
and your dominion endures through all generations.
The LORD is faithful to all his promises
and loving toward all he has made.
14 The LORD upholds all those who fall
and lifts up all who are bowed down.

Lord, uphold Molly now, as you have promised and lift her up to see your glory shining upon her

James 1.
12 Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.

Lord, Molly has persevered in faith under a severe trial. She is an inspiration to me and to others. Please make ready for her a crown of life.

Psalm 85:

9 Surely his salvation is near those who fear him,
that his glory may dwell in our land.
10 Love and faithfulness meet together;
righteousness and peace kiss each other.
11 Faithfulness springs forth from the earth,
and righteousness looks down from heaven.
12 The LORD will indeed give what is good,
and our land will yield its harvest.
13 Righteousness goes before him
and prepares the way for his steps.

Lord, surround Molly with the love that reaches down to her faithfulness, and cover her with your peace.

Psalm 91

4 He will cover you with his feathers,
and under his wings you will find refuge;
his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.

Lord, at this hour let Molly feel your gentle embrace.
 
Posted by DMarie (# 2267) on :
 
From Isaiah 41

9You whom I have taken from the ends of the earth,
And called from its farthest regions,
And said to you,
You are My servant,
I have chosen you and have not cast you out
10Fear not, for I am with you;
Be not dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you,
Yes, I will help you,
I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.

Bless you, Molly, St. Seb and everyone who cares so much about you. You have proven without a doubt that there is an abundance of love in this world.

With Love and Prayers
DM
 
Posted by the famous rachel (# 1258) on :
 
A hymn by William Cowper, based on Lamentation 60: 15-20

Hear what God the Lord hath spoken
O my people weak and few;
Comfortless, afflicted, borken,
Fair abodes I build for you:
Thorns of heartfelt tribulation
Shall no more perplex your ways;
You shall name your walls, Salvation,
And your gates shall all be praise.

Then, like streams that feed the garden,
Pleasures without end shall flow;
For the Lord, your faith rewarding,
All his bounty shall bestow:
Still in undisturbed possession,
Peace and righteousness shall reign;
Never shall you feel oppression,
Hear the voice of war again.

You no more your suns descending,
Waning moons no more shall see;
But your griefs forever ending,
Find eternal noon in me;
God shall rise, and shining o'er you,
Change to day the gloom of night;
He, the Lord shall be your glory,
God your everlasting light.

Thank you Lord, for all your good promises to each of us. Hold Molly safe now in the knowledge of the pleasures without end which you have in store for her.
 
Posted by splosh (# 2743) on :
 
Peace of the Lord hold you and surround you.
Love God fill you and comfort you.

Molly just remember

The eternal God is your refuge, beneath our His everlasting arms.

Let those arms hold you close.

Praying for you
 
Posted by LJB (# 1057) on :
 
O God, give us your shielding,
O God, give us your holiness,
O God, give us your comfort
and your peace at the hour of our death

Christ, draw near to us,
little people, trembling and most wretched,
rowing through the infinite storm
of this age;
and bring us safely
to the most beautiful haven of life.
 
Posted by Inanna (# 538) on :
 
I'll sign up for 7 til 8am tomorrow please.

Been singing Winona's "Testify to Love" for Molly this evening. If you don't know the lyrics, they're here - the song is on the Touched by an angel CD.

quote:

For as long as I shall live
I will testify to love
I'll be a witness in the silences
When words are not enough
With every breath I take
I will give thanks to God above
For as long as I shall live
I will testify to love


 
Posted by welsh dragon (# 3249) on :
 
On line and vigilling (21.00-22.00)
 
Posted by Lyra (# 267) on :
 
Am away on a quiet day tomorrow, and will pray for Molly during the day, but specifically from 2-3pm.

God Bless Molly. Thank you for all that you are.

With love

Liz
 
Posted by multipara (# 2918) on :
 
Just checking in for 2200-2300 hrs GMT.

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you.

Blessed are you among women and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus.

Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for ua sinners, now and at the hour of our death

Amen
 
Posted by welsh dragon (# 3249) on :
 
Now, I know that we have a time difference here and it is just after lunchtime in the States; but it is cold and dark over here. And I love the words to this, I think they say it all really. So this is in the hope of a restful afternoon, a comfortable evening and a peaceful night ahead...

Ar hyd y nos (all through the night)

with melody

Sleep my love, and peace attend thee
All through the night;
Guardian angels God will lend thee,
All through the night,
Soft the drowsy hours are creeping,
Hill and vale in slumber steeping,
I my loving vigil keeping,
All through the night.

While the moon her watch is keeping
All through the night
While the weary world is sleeping
All through the night
O'er thy spirit gently stealing
Visions of delight revealing
Breathes a pure and holy feeling
All through the night.

Love, to thee my thoughts are turning
All through the night
All for thee my heart is yearning,
All through the night.
Though sad fate our lives may sever
Parting will not last forever,
There's a hope that leaves me never,
All through the night.

Angels watching ever round thee,
All through the night,
In thy slumbers close surround thee,
All through the night,
They should of all fears disarm thee,
No forebodings should alarm thee,
They will let no peril harm thee,
All through the night.
 
Posted by Erin (# 2) on :
 
Checking in for my vigil, this time with Edna St Vincent Millay*.

Afternoon on a Hill

I will be the gladdest thing
Under the sun!
I will touch a hundred flowers
And not pick one.

I will look at cliffs and clouds
With quiet eyes,
Watch the wind bow down the grass,
And the grass rise.

And when lights begin to show
Up from the town,
I will mark which must be mine,
And then start down!

*Note: guys, make sure that you're not breaking copyright with the lyrics and poems and prayers you post here, okay? I would hate to have to edit aubstantial portions of your posts out of this thread when all's said and done. Thanks.
 
Posted by Sparrow (# 2458) on :
 
I heard the voice of Jesus say
"Come unto me, and rest;
Lay down, thou weary one, lay down
thy head upon my breast."
I came to Jesus, as I was
weary, and worn, and sad;
I found in him a resting-place,
and He has made me glad.

I heard the voice of Jesus say
"Behold, I freely give
the living water, thirsty one,
stoop down and drink, and live."
I came to Jesus, and I drank
of that life-giving stream;
my thirst was quenched, my soul revived,
and now I live in him.

I heard the voice of Jesus say
"I am this dark world's light;
look unto Me, thy morn shall rise,
and all thy day be bright."
I looked to Jesus, and I found
in Him my star, my sun;
and in that light of life I'll walk
till travelling days are done.
 
Posted by Siegfried (# 29) on :
 
5-6pm JonathanMy, smatt
6-7pm Eanswyth
7-8pm famous rachel
8-9pm LJB
9-10pm welsh dragon
10-11pm Erin
11-12am Anselmina
12-1am JoyfulNoise
1-2am RuthW
2-3am
3-4am
4-5am
5-6am
6-7am Siegfried

[extra post deleted as requested]

[ 05. December 2002, 22:59: Message edited by: Nunc Dimittis ]
 
Posted by Nunc Dimittis (# 848) on :
 
5-6pm JonathanMy, smatt
6-7pm Eanswyth
7-8pm famous rachel
8-9pm LJB
9-10pm welsh dragon
10-11pm Erin
11-12am Anselmina
12-1am JoyfulNoise
1-2am RuthW
2-3am
3-4am
4-5am Nunc
5-6am Nunc
6-7am Siegfried

I am planning to go over to church to do some organ prac for a couple of hours from around 3pm-5pm my time (4am-6am). I will dedicate my practice to you Molly, as a prayer. When I get home I'll post what I played for you.

Thou knowest Lord, the secrets of our hearts.
Shut not, shut not thy merciful ears unto our prayers,
But spare us Lord, spare us Lord most holy,
O God, O God, most mighty!
O holy and most merciful Saviour,
Thou most worthy Judge eternal:
Suffer us not, suffer us not at our last hour
for any pains of death, for any pains of death
to fall, to fall from thee.

Amen.

[ 05. December 2002, 23:06: Message edited by: Nunc Dimittis ]
 
Posted by Anselmina (# 3032) on :
 
From Psalm 32:

Therefore let all who are faithful
offer prayer to you;
at a time of distress, the rush of mighty waters
shall not reach them.
You are a hiding-place for me;
you preserve me from trouble;
you surround me with glad cries of deliverance.

God, grant Miss Molly a 'hiding-place' within the hollow of your hand, free from distress, free from trouble, surrounded by the prayers and love of her brothers and sisters, and upheld by the power of your loving saving power. Amen.
 
Posted by sarkycow (# 1012) on :
 
His oath, His covenant, His blood,
Support me in the whelming flood.
When all around my soul gives way,
He then is all my Hope and Stay.

On Christ the solid Rock I stand,
All other ground is sinking sand;

When He shall come with trumpet sound,
Oh may I then in Him be found.
Dressed in His righteousness alone,
Faultless to stand before the throne.
© Edward Mote

Still praying. And I shall pray tomorrow in the midst of the toddlers christmas party and mini-service in church! I'll take 10-12 but on and off.

Viki
 
Posted by sakura (# 1449) on :
 
Who shall separate us from the love of Christ?

Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? As it is written, For thy sake we are killed all the day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter.

Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us. For I am persuaded that nothing, neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 8.35

Am on line now and praying.
 
Posted by Moo (# 107) on :
 
Here is another poem by Emily Dickinson

Setting Sail

Exultation is the going
Of an inland soul to sea-
Past the houses, past the headlands,
Into deep eternity!

Bred as we, among the mountains,
Can the sailor understand
The divine intoxication
Of the first league out from land?
 
Posted by Anselmina (# 3032) on :
 
(Lines found in the Bible of Major Malcolm Boyle, killed in action after the landing on D-Day, June 1944.)

If I should never see the moon again
Rising red gold across the harvest field,
Or feel the stinging of soft April rain,
As the brown earth her hidden treasures yield;

If I should never taste the salt sea spray
As the ship beats her course against the breeze,
Or smell the dog-rose and the new-mown hay,
Or moss and primroses beneath the tree;

If I should never hear the thrushes wake
Long before sunrise in the glimmering dawn,
Or watch the huge Atlantic rollers break
Against the rugged cliffs in baffling scorn;

If I have said goodbye to stream and wood,
To the wide ocean and the green clad hill,
I know that He who made this world so good
Has somewhere made a heaven better still.

This I bear witness with my latest breath
Knowing the love of God, I fear not death.
 
Posted by JoyfulNoise & Parrot, O'Kief (# 2049) on :
 
On Line for the Prayer Vigil 12-1am.

Almighty God,

In the stillness of the night, teach me to pray and teach me to listen, teach me to give, and teach me to teceive.

In these final days for your servant Molly on earth, continue to pour on her your blessings you have so richly given her these past months and years.

Amen

 
Posted by Maddie (# 11) on :
 
As I read these prayers I add my own to them. My voice lifts in song for you Miss Molly, thankyou so much for being you and providing us all with so much, for being such a part of our community.

"I heard the voice of Jesus say
'Come unto me and rest,
lay down thou weary one lay down,
thy head upon my breast'"
 
Posted by Laura (# 10) on :
 
I have been praying the BCP daily devotions for individuals and families. Here's the one for "At the Close of Day"


At the Close of Day

Psalm 134

Behold now, bless the LORD, all you servants of the LORD, *
you that stand by night in the house of the LORD.

Lift up your hands in the holy place and bless the LORD; *
the LORD who made heaven and earth bless you out of Zion.


A Reading

Lord, you are in the midst of us and we are called by your Name: Do not forsake us, O Lord our God. Jeremiah 14:9,22

Lord, you now have set your servant free *
to go in peace as you have promised;

For these eyes of mine have seen the Savior, *
whom you have prepared for all the world to see;

A Light to enlighten the nations, *
and the glory of your people Israel.

[[Prayers for ourselves and others may follow. It is appropriate that prayers of thanksgiving for the blessings of the day, and penitence for
our sins, be included.]]

Lord, bless your servant, Miss Molly. Help her in her illness and pain, ease her passing into Glory, and bless all those who grieve at her suffering. Amen.

Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy Name,
thy kingdom come,
thy will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and
ever. Amen.

The Collect

Visit this place, O Lord, and drive far from it all snares of the
enemy; let your holy angels dwell with us to preserve us in
peace; and let your blessing be upon us always; through Jesus
Christ our Lord. Amen.

The almighty and merciful Lord, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit,
bless us and keep us. Amen

 
Posted by Rossweisse (# 2349) on :
 
Guerrilla prayers continuing....

This thread is an inspiration to me.
 
Posted by JoyfulNoise & Parrot, O'Kief (# 2049) on :
 
I have just phoned Molly and spoken to Marion and then to Molly. Wow, what an inspiration to us all.

Praying for comfort in her breathing and pain at this moment, Lord God, hear my prayer.
Amen

Lord, as we say Goodbye to Molly, help us to release her willingly into your care.
Amen

 
Posted by Moo (# 107) on :
 
In the midst of death, we are in life.
 
Posted by Kit Kat (# 3244) on :
 
Kit Kat checking in for 1 to 2 GMT.

When I come to the end of the road
And the sun has set for me
I want no rites in a gloom-filled room
Why cry for a soul set free?

Miss me a little – but not for long
And not with your head bowed low
Remember the love that we once shared
Miss me – but let me go.

For this is a journey we all must take
And each must go alone
It’s all part of the Master’s plan
A step on the road to home.

When you are lonely and sick at heart
Go to the friends you know
And bury your sorrows in doing good deeds
Miss me – but let me go.
 
Posted by JoyfulNoise & Parrot, O'Kief (# 2049) on :
 
NOW the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the Everlasting Covenant, make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is well-pleasing in his sight; through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen. Hebrews 13. 20, 21.
 
Posted by JonathanMy (# 1246) on :
 
can do 12:00-13:00 GMT Friday

(Found st Bart's the great, on time, but couldn't get in because they were filming there (quite a lot of films have scenes there) so I went to St B the less, which is the chapel for st B's hospital. As it happened I spent half an hour listening to a mass being said, and the Advent themes of waiting on joyful expectation resounded with me so much. The priest there will be praying as well now--so many people have been touched by this)
 
Posted by JoyfulNoise & Parrot, O'Kief (# 2049) on :
 
Thankyou Kit Kat, handing over to you at 1am

My candle I have lit for Molly will now follow me into the kitchen where I will do some washing up before heading bedwards.

God Bless all Shipmates, Miss Molly and all who care for her, and wishing you Molly a slightly early very Happy Birthday, wether you be celebrating it here or in Gods Holy presence.
 
Posted by Eanswyth (# 3363) on :
 
My awe and joy of finding this ship is doubling daily. [Love] We love you Molly.

12-1am JoyfulNoise
1-2am RuthW & Kit Kat
2-3am Eanswyth
3-4am
4-5am Nunc
5-6am Nunc
6-7am Siegfried
7-8am
8-9am
9-10am
10-11am Sarkycow
11-12noon Sarkycow
12-1pm JonathanMy
1-2pm
2-3pm
 
Posted by jlg (# 98) on :
 
2-3am jlg
3-4am
4-5am Nunc
5-6am Nunc
6-7am Siegfried
7-8am
8-9am
9-10am
10-11am

Dear Lord, be with Molly, help her. Be with her family and friends, help them.
 
Posted by zephirine of the roses (# 3323) on :
 
"My dear," came the voice of the parson from where he sat listening to every word [Isy] uttered,
"my dear, nothing but the hand of the Son of Man will come near you out of the dark,
soft-stroking your heart, and closing up the terrible wound into it. In the name of God, the saviour o' men, I tell you, daughter, the day will come when you will smile in the very face of
the Lord himself, at the thought of what he has brought you through!

Chapter XII - Mr. Roberston - 'Salted with Fire' - George MacDonald
 
Posted by jlg (# 98) on :
 
[Embarrassed] Oops, I thought too long while posting.

12-1am JoyfulNoise
1-2am RuthW & Kit Kat
2-3am Eanswyth
3-4am
4-5am Nunc
5-6am Nunc
6-7am Siegfried
7-8am
8-9am
9-10am
10-11am Sarkycow
11-12noon Sarkycow
12-1pm JonathanMy
1-2pm
2-3pm
3-4pm
4-5pm jlg
 
Posted by bessie rosebride (# 1738) on :
 
I will pray 3am til 4am after Eanswyth.

I might not be able to post online, though. Limbs are still falling out of trees from the ice storm, and my power is not guaranteed. It's flickering off and on crazily.

God's power is always available however, and I will meet Him to pray for Molly, St Seb, Marion, and Molly's family by candlelight if I'm not on Ship.
 
Posted by welsh dragon (# 3249) on :
 
Can do 2-3pm
 
Posted by RuthW (# 13) on :
 
Was unable to get online and sign on for my hour (silly software problems), so I gave up quickly and just prayed. Kept coming back to the first verse of one of my favorite Advent hymns:

Come, thou long-expected Jesus,
Born to set thy people free;
From our frears and sins release us,
Let us find our rest in thee.

 
Posted by Eanswyth (# 3363) on :
 
Signing in for my turn.

I heard this song on my way home from work and it made me happy through my tears. [Smile] [Waterworks]

What wondrous love is this, O my soul, O my soul!
What wondrous love is this, O my soul!
What wondrous love is this that caused the Lord of bliss
to lay aside his crown for my soul, for my soul,
to lay aside his crown for my soul.

To God and to the Lamb, I will sing, I will sing,
to God and to the Lamb, I will sing.
To God and to the Lamb who is the great I AM,
while millions join the theme, I will sing, I will sing,
while millions join the theme, I will sing.

And when from death I'm free, I'll sing on, I'll sing on,
And when from death I'm free, I'll sing on.
And when from death I'm free I'll sing and joyful be,
and through eternity I'll sing on, I'll sing on,
and through eternity I'll sing on.
 
Posted by Thumbprint (# 3056) on :
 
I've lit candles, and prayed throughout the day. Molly, what an exceptional woman you are! [Tear]

My candles are now just pools of light, but my prayers for you will continue on...
 
Posted by Eanswyth (# 3363) on :
 
Almighty God, you have surrounded us with a great cloud of witnesses: Grant that we, encouraged by the good example of your servant, Molly (Linda), may persevere in running the race that is set before us, until at last we may with her attain to your eternal joy; through Jesus Christ, the pioneer and perfecter of our faith, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, onefGod, for ever and ever. Amen.

Almighty God, by your Holy Spirit you have made us one with your saints in heaven and on earth: Grant that in our earthly pilgrimage we may always be supported by this fellowship of love and prayer, and know ourselves to be surrounded by their witness to your power and mercy. We ask this for the sake of Jesus Christ, in whom all our intercessions are acceptable through the Spirit, and who lives and reigns for ever and ever. Amen.
 
Posted by jedijudy (# 1059) on :
 
Dying, Christ destroyed our death.
Rising, Christ restored our life.
Christ will come again in glory.
As in baptism, Molly put on Christ,
so in Christ may Molly soon be clothed with Glory.

Praying for Molly's comfort and for peace in the hearts of all her family and friends.

Thank you God, for the love that binds us together.
 
Posted by jlg (# 98) on :
 
12-1am JoyfulNoise
1-2am RuthW & Kit Kat
2-3am Eanswyth
3-4am bessie rosebride
4-5am Nunc
5-6am Nunc
6-7am Siegfried
7-8am
8-9am
9-10am
10-11am Sarkycow
11-12noon Sarkycow
12-1pm JonathanMy
1-2pm
2-3pm welsh dragon
3-4pm
4-5pm jlg
 
Posted by jlg (# 98) on :
 
My mind is a jumble of fragmented verses and pieces of songs, but even though it's a mess, it's for Molly. I pray that she will be able to let go of this world without a great deal of struggle.
And I pray for those with her that they will have the strength to let her go.
 
Posted by Cusanus (# 692) on :
 
Finish then thy new creation,
Pure and spotless let us be
Let us see thy great salvation
Perfectly restored in thee
Changed from glory into glory
Till in heaven we take our place
Till we cast our crowns before thee
Lost in wonder love and praise

Lighting a candle here at the south edge of the world.
 
Posted by Duo Seraphim (# 3251) on :
 
Today's Psalm from the Catholic Missal is Psalm 27, 1,4,13-14. These words were used by Handel in the Chandos Anthem no.9 "The Lord is my light".

1. The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?

2. One thing have I asked of the Lord, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord and to inquire in his temple.

13. I believe that I shall see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.

14. Wait for the Lord; be strong; and let your heart take courage; yes, wait for the Lord!

The Lord is coming - soonest for Molly and later for the rest of us.

Much love,
 
Posted by Rossweisse (# 2349) on :
 
This Sunday's lectionary strikes me as apt.

Isaiah 40:1-11
Comfort, O comfort my people,
says your God.
Speak tenderly to Jerusalem,
and cry to her
that she has served her term,
that her penalty is paid,
that she has received from the LORD's hand
double for all her sins.
A voice cries out:
"In the wilderness prepare the way of the LORD,
make straight in the desert a highway for our God.
Every valley shall be lifted up,
and every mountain and hill be made low;
the uneven ground shall become level,
and the rough places a plain.
Then the glory of the LORD shall be revealed,
and all people shall see it together,
for the mouth of the LORD has spoken."
A voice says, "Cry out!"
And I said, "What shall I cry?"
All people are grass,
their constancy is like the flower of the field.
The grass withers, the flower fades,
when the breath of the LORD blows upon it;
surely the people are grass.
The grass withers, the flower fades;
but the word of our God will stand forever.
Get you up to a high mountain,
O Zion, herald of good tidings;
lift up your voice with strength,
O Jerusalem, herald of good tidings,
lift it up, do not fear;
say to the cities of Judah,
"Here is your God!"
See, the Lord GOD comes with might,
and his arm rules for him;
his reward is with him,
and his recompense before him.
He will feed his flock like a shepherd;
he will gather the lambs in his arms,
and carry them in his bosom,
and gently lead the mother sheep.
 
Posted by Lady A (# 3126) on :
 
from Rich Mullins:

and it's hard to step out on them waves;
hard to walk beyond your vision.
Lord it's hard to be a man of faith,
Lord it's hard to be like Jesus....

and it's hard when your soul has been stripped bare;
hard to lift your eyes toward heaven,
Lord it's hard to be a man of prayer,
Lord, it's hard to be like Jesus....
 
Posted by Siegfried (# 29) on :
 
Father,
Again I ask that you look down in love and mercy on your servant, Molly, and on her family and friends in this time. Let the Holy Spirit comfort us, and reassure us of our salvation through your Son, Jesus.
Yours is the glory and honor forever.
Amen
 
Posted by babybear (# 34) on :
 
12-1am JoyfulNoise
1-2am RuthW & Kit Kat
2-3am Eanswyth
3-4am bessie rosebride
4-5am Nunc
5-6am Nunc
6-7am Siegfried
7-8am babybear
8-9am
9-10am
10-11am Sarkycow
11-12noon Sarkycow
12-1pm JonathanMy
1-2pm
2-3pm welsh dragon
3-4pm
4-5pm jlg
 
Posted by Siegfried (# 29) on :
 
Rock of Ages, cleft for me,
let me hide myself in Thee;
let the water and the blood,
from thy riven side which flowed,
be of sin the double cure;
cleanse me from its guilt and power.

Not the labors of my hands
can fulfill thy law's demands;
could my zeal no respite know,
could my tears forever flow,
all for sin could not atone;
thou must save, and thou alone.

When my pilgrimage I close,
Victor o'er the last of foes,
When I soar to worlds unknown,
and behold Thee on Thy throne,
Rock of Ages, cleft for me,
let me hide myself in Thee.

 
Posted by Siegfried (# 29) on :
 
Death be not proud, though some have called thee
Mighty and dreadfull, for, thou art not so,
For, those, whom thou think'st, thou dost overthrow,
Die not, poore death, nor yet canst thou kill me.
From rest and sleepe, which but thy pictures bee,
Much pleasure, then from thee, much more must flow,
And soonest our best men with thee doe goe,
Rest of their bones, and soules deliverie.
Thou art slave to Fate, Chance, kings, and desperate men,
And dost with poyson, warre, and sicknesse dwell,
And poppie, or charmes can make us sleepe as well,
And better then thy stroake; why swell'st thou then;
One short sleepe past, wee wake eternally,
And death shall be no more; death, thou shalt die.

-John Donne
 
Posted by babybear (# 34) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Siegfried:
Rock of Ages, cleft for me,
let me hide myself in Thee;

When I was doing my 'official hour' last tiem I was listening to a CD of humns sung in the Celtic style. Rock of ages was one of them, as was Just as I am, and Eternal Father, Strong to save, Abide with me etc.

One verse that got to me was
quote:
Holy, Holy, Holy, All The Saints Adore Thee,
Casting down their golden crowns around the glassy sea.
Cherubim and Seraphim, bowing down before thee,
Who wert, and art, and evermore shall be

Molly is going to be with her Lord, and I am very glad. I am so glad that she will be free from pain and sickness, and also so glad that she will not be disappearing from us. The Great Cloud of Witnesses, the Church Truimphant, will be a bit bigger and a bit more truimphant.

bb
 
Posted by Moth (# 2589) on :
 
ShadoK will do 8am - 9am (on the train)
Moth 9am - 10am (also on a train).

We will obviously be offline while we are praying, but we won't forget.
 
Posted by Siegfried (# 29) on :
 
Through many dangers, toils and snares
I have already come
'tis grace that's brought me safe thus far
and grace will lead me home.


Sleep well, Miss Molly. May God's angels watch over you.

Sieg
 
Posted by Curious (# 93) on :
 
Thoughts, prayers andcyber caresses for Miss M, her family, friends and those on board who are making this final pilgrimage with her.

Curious
 
Posted by babybear (# 34) on :
 
8-9am ShadoK
9-10am Moth
10-11am Sarkycow
11-12noon Sarkycow
12-1pm JonathanMy
1-2pm
2-3pm welsh dragon
3-4pm
4-5pm jlg

O Lord hear our prayer,
O Lord hear our prayer,
When we call, answer us,
O Lord hear our prayer,
O Lord hear our prayer,
Come and listen to us.

bb
 
Posted by GordonThePenguin (# 2106) on :
 
Checking in to cover the next hour or so
 
Posted by GordonThePenguin (# 2106) on :
 
O the deep, deep love of Jesus, vast, unmeasured, boundless, free!
Rolling as a mighty ocean in its fullness over me!
Underneath me, all around me, is the current of Thy love
Leading onward, leading homeward to Thy glorious rest above!

Lord hear our prayers for your child Molly.
 
Posted by Chapelhead (# 1143) on :
 
I would like to do 5-6pm today.

I will not be online for most of that time, but will be with Molly in prayer.
 
Posted by Dolphy (# 862) on :
 
Dear Lord,
Watch over all who pray.
 
Posted by Beethoven (# 114) on :
 
Back at my desk for another day... Will be praying through the day.

The following words are from The Pilgrim's Progress, and have been set to music by Ralph Vaughan Williams. This was going through my head constantly last night:

After this it was noised abroad that Mr Valient-For-Truth was taken with a summons and had this for a token that the summons was true: 'that his pitcher was broken at the fountain'. When he understood it, he called for his friends and told them of it. Then said he, 'I am going to my Father, and though with great difficulty I am got hither, yet now I do not repent me of all the trouble I have been at to arrive where I am.
'My sword I give to him that shall succeed me in my pilgrimage, and my courage and skill to him that shall get it. My marks and scars I carry with me to be a witness for me that I have fought his battles, who now will be my rewarder.'
When the day that he must go hence was come, many accompanied him to the river side, into which, as he went, he said, 'Death, where is thy sting?'
And as he went down deeper, he said, 'Grave, where is thy victory?'
So he passed over, and all the trumpets sounded for him on the other side.

---

Father, hold Molly in your loving arms. Comfort adn strengthen her, and all who care for her, that they may know your peace.
 
Posted by ShadoK (# 3264) on :
 
Checking out now I'm at work. Moth's taking over on another train, so there's a line of prayer across South-East.

God bless you, Molly
 
Posted by sophs (# 2296) on :
 
I'll do 1-2pm...
Officially....
but i'll be praying for at least the next hour...
 
Posted by kingsfold (# 1726) on :
 
I'll do 6-7pm tonight. I'll be off-line, but praying.
 
Posted by Inanna (# 538) on :
 
9-10am Moth
10-11am Sarkycow
11-12noon Sarkycow
12-1pm JonathanMy
1-2pm Sophs
2-3pm welsh dragon
3-4pm Inanna
4-5pm jlg
5-6pm Chapelhead
6-7pm kingsfold
 
Posted by Gill B (# 112) on :
 
Heavenly Father,
into whose hands your Son Jesus Christ
commended his spirit at his last hour:
into those same hands
we now commend your servant Molly,
that dealth may be for her the gate to life
and to eternal fellowship with you;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen
 
Posted by Nunc Dimittis (# 848) on :
 
Today a friend and I lit candles for you Molly in St James King St.

I have been praying off and on all day. This evening in organ prac I played:

Lo He comes with Clouds descending
Love Divine all loves excelling
Here I am Lord
Nun Komm der Heiden heiland - Bach (BWV 859 I think)
Adagio - Widor (from his second symphony - two versions of it)
Menuet - Boelleman (from the Gothic Suite)
Allegro - Mendelssohn (from the Second Sonata in C minor)
and some Couperin.

All for Molly.
 
Posted by gbuchanan (# 415) on :
 
I can't think of much to post here, but just to say that I am praying too.

...I have loved you with an everlasting love, and with bonds of love I will tie you to me.
 
Posted by Poppy (# 2000) on :
 
I'll be offline doing housework for the next hour but please let me add my prayers for Molly and her family. May God grant them strength and courage for the hours and days ahead.
 
Posted by sophs (# 2296) on :
 
An old prayer i use to pray at Scouts...

comfort and succor all who are in need
the sick and the sorrowing
the bereaved and the dying

Sweet Jesus, hold our dear sister Molly in Your eternal arms, keep all who are close to her safe. Lord i pray for Timothy, for Marion, for all Molly's family, for St Seb, for Marmot...and all who have met Molly face to face, hold them as the loose a dear dear friend....i also pray for all who have never met her, for those who will only meet her in Gods presence...Hold and comfort all who have been touched by Molly's life, whether in real life or on the ship, and as you take her back to you, hold all who are grieving, wheter they put their grief into words,here on the ship, or pray in their hearts.
 
Posted by Margaret (# 283) on :
 
At lunchtime I'm setting off on a field trip to Glastonbury, where according to legend the first church in England was built by Joseph of Arimathea. Not sure I can believe that, but people have certainly been praying there for a long time, so today and tomorrow my prayers for Molly and all those around her will be coming from somewhere that's been holy to many, many people.
 
Posted by JonathanMy (# 1246) on :
 
hope that you can send messages from lynx. Off to St. Bart's now
 
Posted by OgtheDim (# 3200) on :
 
Prayers for now and prayers for the future.

Praise to the Lord, Who over all things so wondrously reigneth,
Shelters thee under His wings, yea, so gently sustaineth!
Hast thou not seen how thy desires ever have been
Granted in what He ordaineth?
 
Posted by sophs (# 2296) on :
 
still round the corner there may wait
a new road or secret gate
and though i oft have passed them by
a day shall come at last when i
shall take the hidden paths that run
west of the moon and east of the sun
(Lord of the Rings)

oh lord hold molly, i can think of nothing else to say...just keep her in your love. Amen
 
Posted by Moo (# 107) on :
 
Here's another Emily Dickinson poem.

Vanished

She died--this was the way she died;
And when her breath was done,
Took up her simple wardrobe
And started for the sun.

Her little figure at the gate
The angels must have spied,
Since I could never find her
Upon the mortal side.
 
Posted by sophs (# 2296) on :
 
to the Sea, to the Sea, the white gulls are calling
the wind is blowing and the white foam is flying
west, west away the round sun is falling
grey ship, grey ship do you hear them calling
the voices of my people that have gone before me?
i will leave, i will leave the woods that bore me
for our days are ending and our years failing
i will pass the wide waters, lonely sailing
long are the waves on the Last Shore falling
sweet are the voices in the Lost Isle calling
in Eresea, in Elvenhome that no man can discover
where the leaves fail not; land of my people forever
(Legolas' song of the Sea)

Sail on silver girl, sail on by.
Your time has come to shine
All your dreams are on their way
See how they shine

 
Posted by Sparrow (# 2458) on :
 
I can do 8-9pm tonight.

The golden evening lightens in the west;
soon, soon to faithful warriors cometh rest.
Sweet is the calm of Paradise the blest;
Alleluia!
 
Posted by Mr Pete (# 3606) on :
 
I'll be at prayer tonight....

will include Molly.
 
Posted by Scot (# 2095) on :
 
I'm here, watching and praying for the next hour.

scot
 
Posted by Scot (# 2095) on :
 
On your child Molly,
Lord have mercy.

On your child Molly’s mom,
Lord have mercy.

On your child Molly’s dad,
Lord have mercy.

On your child Molly’s sister,
Lord have mercy.

On your child Molly’s brother,
Lord have mercy.

On your child Marian,
Lord have mercy.

On your child Timothy L,
Lord have mercy.

On your child St. Sebastian,
Lord have mercy.

On all of us, your children,
Lord have mercy.

Amen.
 
Posted by welsh dragon (# 3249) on :
 
on line and vigilling (in the hospital library)
 
Posted by Scot (# 2095) on :
 
The sun is rising outside of my window as I write. The night is passing, and the new day is coming.

Glory be to God who has shown us the light!
Lead our sister Molly from darkness to light,
Lead her from sadness to joy,
Lead her from death to immortality.
Glory be to God who has shown us the light!

 
Posted by Dolphy (# 862) on :
 
Back on line and still in prayer.
 
Posted by SpO-On-n-ng (# 1518) on :
 
3-4pm Inanna
4-5pm jlg
5-6pm Chapelhead
6-7pm kingsfold
8-9pm sparrow
9-10pm
10-11pm
11-12pm Sp-O-On-n-g

I may not come online at all, but will be praying then.
 
Posted by Inanna (# 538) on :
 
Signing in for my shift. Though, like all of us I'd guess, I've been praying on and off through the day.

Lord, have mercy on your servant Molly.
Grant her rest and peace.
May your face shine upon her, now and for always.
 
Posted by jlg (# 98) on :
 
Here for my hour. Peace to everyone who has been praying for Molly.
 
Posted by jlg (# 98) on :
 
For none of us has life in himself,
and none becomes his own master when he dies.
For if we have life, we are alive in the Lord,
and if we die, we die in the Lord.
So, then, whether we live or die,
we are the Lord's possession.


I trust that God is with Miss Molly, helping her and preparing to claim her as his own in heaven.
 
Posted by flev (# 3187) on :
 
Adding my prayers to everyone else's.

Can do 8-9am both tomorrow and Sunday, but will be offline.
 
Posted by jlg (# 98) on :
 
From the BCP:

Lord Jesus, stay with us, for evening is at hand and the day is past; be our companion in the way, kindle our hearts, and awaken hope, that we may know thee as thou art revealed in Scripture and the breaking of bread. Grant this for the sake of thy love. Amen.
 
Posted by Dolphy (# 862) on :
 
As the day turns into evening here, may the Lord God look down upon all who pray and comfort them. May all who pray feel His love. May all who are affected by grief at this time feel strength in each other. God bless our sister Molly. May she be free from pain and warm in the arms of our love.
 
Posted by jlg (# 98) on :
 
If I say, "Surely the darkness will cover me, and the light around me turn to night," darkness is not dark to you, O Lord; the night is as bright as the day; darkness and light to you are both alike. Psalm 139:10,11

Jesus said, "I am the light of the world; whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life." John 8:12
 
Posted by jlg (# 98) on :
 
It has been snowing here for the past 24 hours, a quiet, slow, gentle, peaceful snow, slowly covering the world in a cozy blanket of fluffy white. As I watch it, I find myself hoping that Molly is also being wrapped -- gently, slowly, peacefully -- in God's love and care.
 
Posted by jlg (# 98) on :
 
Create in me a clean heart, O God,
and renew a right spirit within me.
Cast me not away from your presence
and take not your holy Spirit from me.
Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation;
and uphold me with thy free spirit. Ps 51:10-12
 
Posted by Miffy (# 1438) on :
 
Proficiscere, anima Christiana, de hoc mundo!
Go forth upon thy journey, Christian soul!
...And may thy place to-day be found in peace,
And may thy dwelling be the Holy Mount
Of Sion: through the same, through Christ our Lord.
Cardinal Newman
 
Posted by Chapelhead (# 1143) on :
 
Logging in for the vigil.
 
Posted by jlg (# 98) on :
 
Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted in me? hope thou in God; for I shall yet praise him for the help of his countenance. Ps 42:5
 
Posted by Mamacita (# 3659) on :
 
Blessings to all who are keeping vigil for Molly. I offer this prayer from the service of Compline in the BCP:

Keep watch, dear Lord, with those who work, or watch, or weep this night, and give your angels charge over those who sleep. Tend the sick, Lord Christ; give rest to the weary, bless the dying, soothe the suffering, pity the afflicted, shield the joyous; and all for your love's sake.
Amen.
 
Posted by Eanswyth (# 3363) on :
 
3-4pm Inanna
4-5pm jlg
5-6pm Chapelhead
6-7pm kingsfold
8-9pm sparrow
9-10pm Eanswyth
10-11pm
11-12pm Sp-O-On-n-g
12-1am
1-2am
2-3am Eanswyth
.
8-9am flev

Sunday
8-9am flev

Lord have mercy
Christ have mercy
Lord have mercy
 
Posted by Chapelhead (# 1143) on :
 
Crossing the Bar

Sunset and evening star,
And one clear call for me!
And may there be no moaning of the bar,
When I put out to sea,

But such a tide as moving seems asleep,
Too full for sound or foam,
When that which drew from out the boundless deep
Turns again home.

Twilight and evening bell,
And after that the dark!
And may there be no sadness of farewell;
When I embark;

For tho' from out our bourne of Time and Place
The flood may bear me far,
I hope to see my pilot face to face
When I have crossed the bar.

Alfred, Lord Tennyson
 
Posted by Chapelhead (# 1143) on :
 
A candle burns here for Miss Molly.
 
Posted by blackbird (# 1387) on :
 
Then he lay down
to sleep like a snow-covered road
winding through pines older than him,
without any travelers, and lonely for no one.

Lee
 
Posted by Meike (# 3006) on :
 
With every power for good to stay and guide me,
comforted and inspired beyond all fear,
I'll live these days with you in thought beside me,
and pass, with you, into the coming year.

The old year still torments our hearts, unhastening;
the long days of our sorrow still endure.
Father, grant to the soul thou hast been chastening
that thou hast promised - the healing and the cure.

Should it be ours to drain the cup of grieving
even to the dregs of pain, at thy command,
we will not falter, thankfully receiving
all that is given by thy loving hand.

But, should it be thy will once more to release us
to life's enjoyment and its good sunshine,
that we've learned from sorrow shall increase us
and all our life be dedicate as thine.

Today, let candles shed their radiant greeting:
lo, on our darkness are they not thy light,
leading us haply to our longed-for meeting?
Thou canst illumine e'ev our darkest night.

When now the silence deepens for our harkening,
grant we may hear thy children's voices raise
from all the unseen world around us darkening
their universal paean, in thy praise.

While all the powers of Good aid and attend us,
boldly we'll face the future, be it what may.
At even, and at morn, God will befriend us,
And oh, most surely on each new year's day!

Dietrich Bonhoeffer translated by Geoffrey Winthrop Young
 
Posted by Sparrow (# 2458) on :
 
Signing on for my hour.

I've been thinking how strange and wonderful it is that so many of us who have never met Molly, or even spoken to her, feel such a strong connection with her. It made me think of that
chapter of CS Lewis' "Voyage of the Dawn Treader" where, near the end of their voyage to Aslan's Country, Lucy is looking over the side of the ship and seeing the Sea People under the
surface. They are moving far too quickly to stop, and even so they could not speak to each other:

"Suddenly she saw a little Sea Girl of about her own age.... a quiet, lonely looking girl with a sort of crook in her hand. Lucy felt sure that this girl must be a shepherdess - or perhaps
a fish-herdess - and that the shoal was really a flock at pasture. Both the flock and the girl were quite close to the surface. And just as the girl, gliding in the shallow water,
and Lucy, leaning over the bulwark, came opposite to one another, the girl looked up and stared straight into Lucy's face. Neither could speak to the other and in a moment the Sea Girl dropped astern. But Lucy will never forget
her face. It did not look frightened or angry like those of the other Sea People. Lucy had liked that girl and she felt certain that the girl had liked her. In that one moment
they had somehow become friends. There does not seem to be much chance of their meeting again in that world or any other. But if they do they will rush together with their hands held out."

Only of course we will meet again, in another world, and all of us will know each other instantly. We will recognise Molly of course, by the flocks of pussies and bunnies
frolicking amicably around her!
 
Posted by Abo (# 42) on :
 
3-4pm Inanna
4-5pm jlg
5-6pm Chapelhead
6-7pm kingsfold
8-9pm sparrow
9-10pm Eanswyth
10-11pm Abo
11-12pm Sp-O-On-n-g
12-1am
1-2am
2-3am Eanswyth
.
8-9am flev

Sunday
8-9am flev

Lord have mercy
Christ have mercy
Lord have mercy

May the Lord Almighty grant Molly a peaceful night and an perfect end. Amen.
 
Posted by Eanswyth (# 3363) on :
 
Signing in for my hour on vigil.

Psalm 31 In te, Domine, speravi
1 In you, O LORD, have I taken refuge; let me never be put to shame: deliver me in your righteousness.
2 Incline your ear to me; make haste to deliver me.
3 Be my strong rock, a castle to keep me safe, for you are my crag and my stronghold; for the sake of your Name, lead me and guide me.
4 Take me out of the net that they have secretly set for me, for you are my tower of strength.
5 Into your hands I commend my spirit, for you have redeemed me, O LORD, O God of truth.
 
Posted by JonathanMy (# 1246) on :
 
Saturday 11am-midday GMT , offline but praying on a train ( short break in middle for change)

Jnnathan
 
Posted by Meike (# 3006) on :
 
2 Peter 1:18-19
And we heard this voice which came from heaven when we were with Him on the holy mountain.
And so we have the prophetic word confirmed, which you do well to heed as a light that shines in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.

O Morning Star, Splendour of Light eternal and bright Sun of justice; come and shine on all who live in darkness and in the shadow of death.
—Lord Jesus, come soon!

 
Posted by jlg (# 98) on :
 
Stopping by for a moment to pray.

Here's another verse from the song of mehitabel (by Don Marquis):

i once was an innocent kit
wotthehell wotthehell
with a ribbon my neck to fit
and bells tied onto it
o wotthehell wotthehell
but a maltese cat came by
with a come hither look in his eye
and a song that soared to the sky
and wotthehell wotthehell
and i followed adown the street
the pad of his rhythmical feet
o permit me again to repeat
wotthehell wotthehell

my youth I shall never forget
but there s nothing i really regret
wotthehell wotthehell
ther s a dance in the old dame yet
toujours gai toujours gai

Thank you Miss Molly for reminding me of the wonderful archy and mehitabel, which I read so long ago and had forgotten. [Angel]
 
Posted by JB (# 396) on :
 
Let me take 2400-0100GMT.

May we all remember: God loves Miss Molly even more than we do.
 
Posted by marmot (# 479) on :
 
I be here 0100-0200 GMT.
 
Posted by Eanswyth (# 3363) on :
 
I spent my lunch hour praying in my car and listening to Hymns of Grace (second on this page). I've had it in my CD player for 2 weeks now. What Wondrous Love Is This says it all for me; I played it over and over, probably 4 times in a row.

And when from death I’m free, I’ll sing on, I’ll sing on;
And when from death I’m free, I’ll sing on.
And when from death I’m free, I’ll sing and joyful be;
And through eternity, I’ll sing on, I’ll sing on;
And through eternity, I’ll sing on. [Angel]
 
Posted by SpO-On-n-ng (# 1518) on :
 
Signing in til 12.00
 
Posted by SpO-On-n-ng (# 1518) on :
 
11-12pm Sp-O-On-n-g
12-1am JB
1-2am Marmot
2-3am Eanswyth
3-4am
4-5am
5-6am
6-7am
7-8am
8-9am flev
9-10am
10-11am
11-12noon JonathanMy
 
Posted by SpO-On-n-ng (# 1518) on :
 
Lighten our darkness, we beseech thee O Lord, and by thy great mercy defend us from all perils and dangers of this night; for the love of thy only Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.
 
Posted by jedijudy (# 1059) on :
 
I heard about a mansion he has built for me in Glory,
and I heard about the streets of gold beyond the crystal sea;
about the angels singing and the old redemption story,
and some sweet day I'll sing up there the song of victory.

Praying... hard!

jj
 
Posted by Royal Peculiar (# 3159) on :
 
Praying for a few minutes inspired and moved by the wonderful material others have posted.

In Christ shall all be made alive, we sing!
With Him God's faithful servants He wil bring;
Gathered with joy before the Father's throne
There we shall know,as we ourselves ae known.

David Mowbray (b 1938) From Hymns For Today's Church (no 459 v.4)
 
Posted by Nunc Dimittis (# 848) on :
 
I will be around for most of the day off and on MSN and so on. I won't take a specific time, but I will be praying if there is noone to cover a particular time slot.

Kyrie eleison
Christe eleison
Kyrie eleison
 
Posted by Duo Seraphim (# 3251) on :
 
What a wonderful sign of God in this world this vigil is.

There is a candle burning in St Mary's Cathedral for Molly and for those who love her.
 
Posted by marmot (# 479) on :
 
Checking in for the 1-2 shift. Praying, but offline.

"I sought the Lord, and he answered me
and delivered me out of all my terror.

Look upon him and be radiant,
and let not your faces be ashamed.

I called in my afflection and the Lord heard me
and saved me from all my troubles."

Psalm 34 v. 4-6
 
Posted by JB (# 396) on :
 
I flew home from Washington today, striving through crowded airports and enduring packed airplanes and the coping with the aftermath of the snow storm on the airlines` schedules, to make it home for the weekend. Then I checked the ship, and saw the thread.

The setting sun changed Tuesday`s snow on the Sangre de Christo Mountains from white to red (named for that effect) above the dark green of the pines above the gold of the wind-sculptured sandstone clifs. I drove out to el Santuario de Chimayo to begin praying for Miss Molly. There at one of the oldest buildings in the Southwest, the symbol of healing and faith since Spanish colonial days, I prayed as the day-night terminator climbed the mountains and the snow cover became dark and chilly.

I turned on the car lights and drove home through the gathering darkness, watching the sliver of crescent moon become visible. And overhead the contrail of a west-bound jet remained illuminated in red and gold, as if another traveler was also struggling toward home and beauty and celebration.
 
Posted by Eanswyth (# 3363) on :
 
I'll be on vigil from 2-3am GMT, but won't be online until later.
 
Posted by jlg (# 98) on :
 
Miss Molly, I just gave the fuzzy family kitties and Ralph-the-ancient another treat of leftover Thanksgiving turkey, and realized that I never finished telling you the tales of Miss Fuzzy, our unwed-teen-mother cat and her offspring.

Of course that doesn't really matter now, but I wish I had discovered you in time to share cat stories. Such is life.

I pray that perhaps when I think about the cats and you and the stories I would have told you, that somehow it gets transformed into a moment of relief as you go through the difficult process of leaving your body.

But I trust that God is there with you, and all our prayers are just tiny extra bits added to his all-encompassing love for you.
 
Posted by Benedictus (# 1215) on :
 
Online and praying.

Oh, Lord, support us all the day long, until the shadows lengthen and the evening comes, and the busy world is hushed, and the fever of life is over, and our work is done. Then in Thy mercy grant us a safe lodging, and a holy rest, and peace at the last.

Amen
 
Posted by Meike (# 3006) on :
 
I’ll be praying from 5-6am GMT.
 
Posted by Miffy (# 1438) on :
 
"For I am sure that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord."
Romans 8
 
Posted by Chorister (# 473) on :
 
Thinking of Miss Molly while all around me people are getting themselves in a pre-Christmas frenzy. Two worlds which couldn't be further apart...... Wishing you peace at this Season, Molly.
 
Posted by Scot (# 2095) on :
 
I just got home and can't tell if anyone is on now or not. I'll stay until Flev takes over at 8am GMT.

scot
 
Posted by babybear (# 34) on :
 
2-3am Eanswyth
3-4am Nunc
4-5am Nunc
5-6am Meike
6-7am babybear
7-8am babybear and chorister
8-9am flev
9-10am
10-11am
11-12pm JonathanMy
12-1pm

Sunday
8-9am flev

Been praying since 6am, will continue until 8am.

bb
 
Posted by Scot (# 2095) on :
 
I will wait,
I will wait for your peace.
I will wait,
I will wait and you’ll comfort me.

I cry freedom, Lord,
Freedom to be heard!
I cry freedom, Lord,
Freedom from this world!

The sovereign Lord is my strength.
He enables me to go over the heights,
And I am not afraid.
You are the green pastures,
You are the quiet waters.
The sovereign Lord is my strength.

(David Crowder)
 
Posted by Scot (# 2095) on :
 
What can you say of a love for a person who you have never met? What manner of love is so devoted that people give up food or sleep to keep vigil over someone thousands of miles away? How can love be deep enough to break hearts when a person is just words on a screen?

That kind of love is utterly irrational.

Lord God, make all of our love irrational.
 
Posted by Dolphy (# 862) on :
 
Lord, look down on all who pray.
 
Posted by Abo (# 42) on :
 
2-3am Eanswyth
3-4am Nunc
4-5am Nunc
5-6am Meike
6-7am babybear
7-8am babybear and chorister
8-9am flev
9-10am
10-11am Abo (offline)
11-12pm JonathanMy
12-1pm

Sunday
8-9am flev
9-10 am Abo (offline)
 
Posted by Huia (# 3473) on :
 
The day Thou gavest Lord is ended
the darkness falls at thy behest
to Thee our morning songs ascended
Thy praise shall sanctify our rest.

The sun that bids us rest is waking
our brethern 'neath the western sky
and hour by hour fresh lips are making
Thy wonderous doings heard on high

We thank Thee that Thy church unsleeping
while earth rolls onward into night
through all the world her watch is keeping
and rests not now by day or night.

Huia - by the light of Whetu marama e te po.
(the bright evening star)
 
Posted by welsh dragon (# 3249) on :
 
Will do 12-1pm today (on line) and 11-12noon tomorrow (in church..)
 
Posted by Dolphy (# 862) on :
 
Am going off line for a while but will still be praying.

Lord God above, watch over us all at this hard time.
 
Posted by splosh (# 2743) on :
 
I will take 1 -2 pm today.

In the midsts of the storm, the Lord's light shines through.
 
Posted by the famous rachel (# 1258) on :
 
I'll pray from2-3pm today, but I may not be online.

Current schedule:

10-11am Abo (offline)
11-12pm JonathanMy
12-1pm Welsh Dragon
1-2pm Splosh
2-3pm Famous Rachel
3-4pm....

....Sunday
8-9am flev
9-10 am Abo (offline)
10-11am
11am-12 Welsh Dragon
 
Posted by shoewoman (# 1618) on :
 
Praying offline, not during a specific time, but again and again. I'll put a candle on my desk now for you, Miss Molly.
 
Posted by welsh dragon (# 3249) on :
 
*vigilling imminent*
 
Posted by Beethoven (# 114) on :
 
Offline for most of the weekend, but prayers for Molly, her parents, Marian, St Seb, Timothy constantly in my heart.
 
Posted by splosh (# 2743) on :
 
The magnet is running, the radio is off, with no candle allowed due to health and safety, I have a virtual one lit.

My pray today is that the innermost thoguhts of our hearts are heard, as we cry to God.
 
Posted by Janine (# 3337) on :
 
Going on the theory that Mom or Marian or St. Sebastian will be reading to Molly:

I just can't get into the vigil format, love, lack of attention span on my part I guess. I find myself taking you with me through everything, rather than peacefully sitting with you.

This from the sister to whom all the other sisters turn when they need someone to lead heartfelt, non-routine public prayer. That's my "rep", I'm such a pray-er. Go figure.

I find myself lifting you up before my Lord intermittently all day and night.

Sometimes you leap into my mind like a football team bursting onto the gridiron through a big paper screen held up by cheerleaders.

It's as if something (Someone, really) is presenting you to me with extra emphasis because you especially need extra prayer-covering right then at that moment. Does that sound odd to you?

Other times it's as if I'm carrying you, or Mom, Dad, Marian, St. Seb, one of those with you, along with me, through some housework or on an errand, whatever happens to be going on.

(That feels odd even to me, even though it's my mind where it's happening. Must sound totally insane, as described.)

No, I'm not one of those who feel the need to credit God with every thought or action, as if the Lord told me particularly to wear the red plaid flannel nightgown to bed, or to send Mike to work today in the fushia sweatshirt...

But I must say, in times like these, when someone is passing through rough seas as you are right now, it looks suspiciously to me like God is helping me to keep you & yours constantly lifted up in prayer, with a single-mindedness far beyond my usual scattershot way...
[Tear]
 
Posted by sophs (# 2296) on :
 
I can do 3-4, but not online, i'll be in York Minster. [Tear]
 
Posted by splosh (# 2743) on :
 
Be still, for the prescence of the Lord is here
Be still as the glory of the Lord shines on you
Be stil as the spirit of the Lord moves around you

 
Posted by Dolphy (# 862) on :
 
Dear Lord, please continue to look over all who pray.
 
Posted by zephirine of the roses (# 3323) on :
 
that's what i've been doing too, janine... carrying them with me through my day. my heart is brimming full of them. i'm pondering this mystery.... how folks you've never laid eyes on can become so dear to you. perhaps it's due part to my Christiam babyhood.

it's such a lovely thing to hold them up to Father. knowing that He loves them more. [Love]
 
Posted by the famous rachel (# 1258) on :
 
Hi Everyone,

Just logging in to say that I have been praying, and will continue to do so for the rest of the hour. Once I've done here, I will go to the college chapel, which is small, beautiful and peaceful, and pray there.

Stay here, keep watch with me,
Watch and pray,
Watch and pray


Taize

I will wait for your peace to come to me.
I will wait for your peace to come to me.
And I'll sing in the darkness, and I'll waith without fear,
I'll sing in the darkness and I'll wait without fear


Unknown.

With love,

Rachel.
 
Posted by the famous rachel (# 1258) on :
 
Prayer for the Sick

Watch, O Lord, with those who wake, or watch, or weep tonight, and give your angels charge over those who sleep.

Tend your sick ones, O Lord Christ.
Rest your weary ones.
Bless your dying ones.
Soothe your suffering ones.
Pity your afflicted ones.
Shield your joyous ones.
And for all your love's sake. Amen.


Saint Augustine
 
Posted by sarkycow (# 1012) on :
 
I shall be praying as I go for the next hour or so, til 5pm.

Song from a (yucky!) musical

The One Who Can Speak To A Storm

What do you do when the wind is screaming?
What do you do when the waves ride high?
What do you think when you wish that you were dreaming,
And the storms of life aren't passing you by?

(...snip...)

"Shalom" as the sea grew quiet;
"Shalom" as the sky grew bright;
"Shalom" and the storm that was a riot
Gave way to the peace and the light.
And that's what He'll say, that's what He'll say
Whenever life's threatening you harm.
That's what He'll say, any time, any way,
Because that's what you say to a storm.

I pray for God's peace to descend upon Molly, and those who are with her physically or mentally. I pray that His peace will calm the storms surrounding them; the wind which knocks them sideways, and the rain which pierces. I pray that His light will shine upon them, and He will draw them into the peace and light of His love.

Viki
 
Posted by Dolphy (# 862) on :
 
A poem for Molly, her family and friends and my dear friends on the Ship, by Dolphy.

May all who are sad be comforted,
May all who grieve be loved,
May all who are dying be free from pain,
May all who leave us rise again.

May we all find comfort in each other,
May we all find peace in our hearts,
May our memories be with us for ever,
And may we all come together at last.

Let us all try to keep on going,
Even though we are losing a friend,
May we all learn from her courage,
And may we all meet up once again.

For Molly has made us laugh,
And now she makes us cry
As she finally comes to meet our Father,
And goes off to Heaven in the sky.

Fly far above our world,
Fly high, sweet angel, fly,
We will never, ever forget you,
Even though we know we cry.

The tears will dry,
But you never will
Fade from our hearts and minds,
For you, our friend have taught us all,
To live, and love and be kind.

I know you that you will watch over us,
While you dance among the stars,
And when we hear the angels sing,
We'll know your voice is ours.

So now the time is approaching,
We pray for your pain to end,
But as you fly into the sky,
Remember you are our friend.

God bless you our dear Molly. xxx
 
Posted by Jengie (# 273) on :
 
Just to say I am praying on and off through out the evening.

Jengie
 
Posted by Amanuensis (# 1555) on :
 
Praying now.
 
Posted by Amanuensis (# 1555) on :
 
Still here. Will take this hour (8pm - 9pm).

Lord Jesus, in your mercy heal us;
in your love and tenderness remake us.
In your compassion bring grace and forgiveness,
for the beauty of heaven may your love prepare us.
(Anselm).
 
Posted by Kit Kat (# 3244) on :
 
I will take the next hour, which I think is 21 GMT.
 
Posted by Kit Kat (# 3244) on :
 
O let me see Thy footmarks
And in them plant my own
My hope to follow duly
Is in Thy strength alone
O guide me, call me, draw me
Uphold me to the end
And then in Heav'n receive me
My Saviour and my Friend
 
Posted by Meike (# 3006) on :
 
Draw Me Up

Draw me up – draw me up
When I’m weak and tired
Send your wings and let me fly
High to the rock

Draw me up – draw me up
When my soul runs dry
Send your wings and let me fly
High to the rock

I’m looking for a resting place
I’m longing for your sweet embrace
Rough is the path to the goal
I need your light in my soul

Draw me up – draw me up
When I’m weak and tired
Send your wings and let me fly
High to the rock

Sometimes the darkness is so deep
Sometimes the mountain way so steep
How long seems the day
I need your lightning my way

by Inga Rumpf
 
Posted by JB (# 396) on :
 
Motherboard is having computer troubles, but 2300 to 2400.
 
Posted by Rossweisse (# 2349) on :
 
Lord, thank you for all these faithful souls who pray, hour by hour, day by day, for a friend they have never met. Let these prayers be answered with an easy passage and rest for Molly and the assurance of eternal life in your heavenly kingdom. Amen.
 
Posted by St. Sebastian (# 312) on :
 
Ya'll ignore this. It's just to let me know where I stopped printing.
 
Posted by herself (# 1265) on :
 
Dear God, Please look after Molly, and all those who care for her ....
will be thinking and praying for you over the coming days ....
 
Posted by jlg (# 98) on :
 
Stopping by to say a prayer for Miss Molly. Without the week-day routine, I haven't been here to post my prayers, but I know that I like many others, have been carrying Molly in my heart as I go about my tasks, and offering up random prayers for her.

I have to trust in God to make sure that all the Shipmates prayers continue to surround Miss Molly: whether from here, in church, or private; whether spoken, thought, or just felt.

I also trust in God to ensure that Molly feels the peace of having been a faithful servant, touching so many of us and showing a true love of her fellow humans here on Earth.

Peace be with Miss Molly. Peace be with her friends and family.
 
Posted by duchess [green] (# 2764) on :
 
And Lord, haste the day when my faith shall be sight,
The clouds be rolled back as a scroll;
The trump shall resound, and the Lord shall descend,
Even so, it is well with my soul.

It is well, with my soul,
It is well, with my soul,
It is well, it is well, with my soul.
 
Posted by bessie rosebride (# 1738) on :
 
I will be dedicating my time in church tomorrow morning during Divine Liturgy to prayer for Molly, St. Seb, Marian, Molly's parents, and Timothy. I'll light candles for all.

That's 3pm - 4:30pm GMT.

I've been praying throughout the day and even last night as I was trying to sleep. As others have said - the desire to pray at all times and the love I feel is the hand of God at work, I'm sure.
 
Posted by jlg (# 98) on :
 
Great is Thy faithfulness,
Great is Thy faithfulness,
Morning by morning new mercies I see.
All that I needed Thy hand hath provided,
Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me.

 
Posted by jlg (# 98) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by bessie rosebride:
I will be dedicating my time in church tomorrow morning during Divine Liturgy to prayer for Molly, St. Seb, Marian, Molly's parents, and Timothy. I'll light candles for all.

That's 3pm - 4:30pm GMT.

And I will dedicate my time of rising and personal pray, followed by Mass, and walking home from church.
That will be roughly 1200 to 1430 GMT (noon to 2:30pm).
Alas, my church has no candles, but I will light one at home.
 
Posted by Curious (# 93) on :
 
Can't sleep - am praying for Miss M.

May God guard her, bless her and grant her peace.

Curious
 
Posted by zephirine of the roses (# 3323) on :
 
adding my whispers to yours.

Father holds our molly tenderly. [Tear]
 
Posted by sakura (# 1449) on :
 
I am just off to Evensong and will be holding Molly in my prayers there.

Heavenly Father, whose peace passes all understanding, we pray that when you deem it time, you will free your servant from all earthly cares, pardon her sins, release her from pain and suffering and grant she may come to dwell with all your saints in everlasting joy; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
 
Posted by Thumbprint (# 3056) on :
 
Here praying ...

T.
 
Posted by Meike (# 3006) on :
 
Behold, God is my salvation, I will trust and not be afraid; for the LORD is my strength and song; He also has become my salvation.

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit,
As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be,
world without end. Amen
 
Posted by Thumbprint (# 3056) on :
 
God be with Molly tonight. Give her rest.

T.
 
Posted by Rowen (# 1194) on :
 
Having just discovered this lovely song- I think of Molly when I hear it...

I am a poor wayfaring stranger,
Traveling through this world of woe;
But there's no sickness, toil, or danger
In that bright land to which I go.

I’m going there to meet my mother
She said she’d meet me when I come
I’m only going over Jordan
I’m only going over home.

I'm going there to meet my father,
I'm going there no more to roam;
I'm only going over Jordan,
I'm only going over home.

I know dark clouds will gather o'er me,
I know my way is rough and steep;
But here his fields lie just before me,
Where God redeems their vigils keep

I’ll soon be free from every trial
My body asleep in the old graveyard
I’ll drop the cross
Of self-denial
And stand before the throne of God..

I am a poor wayfaring stranger,
Traveling through this world of woe;
But there's no sickness, toil, or danger
In that bright land to which I go.

I'm only going over Jordan,
I'm only going over home.

I'm only going over Jordan,
I'm only going over home.
 
Posted by Rowen (# 1194) on :
 
ooops. "father" should read "Father"- as in God...
 
Posted by JB (# 396) on :
 
Praying for Molly 1200-1300
 
Posted by jlg (# 98) on :
 
I woke up at 10:00 GMT (5am my time, 3am Molly's) and couldn't get back to sleep, now I'm getting ready to go to Mass.

From the writings of St. Symeon the new theologian (949-1022):

We awaken in Christ's body
as Christ awakens our bodies,
and my poor hand is Christ. He enters
my foot, and is infinitely me.

I move my hand, and wonderfully
my hand becomes Christ, becomes all of Him
(for God is indivisibly
whole, seamless in His Godhood).

I move my foot, and at once
he appears in a flash of lightning.
Do my words seem blasphemous? -- Then
open your heart to Him

and let yourself receive the one
who is opening to you so deeply.
For if we genuinely love him,
we wake up inside Christ's body

where all our body, all over,
every most hidden part of it,
is realized in joy as Him,
and He makes us utterly real,

and everything that is hurt, everything
that seemed to us dark, harsh, shameful,
maimed, ugly, irreparably
damaged, is in Him transformed

and recognized as whole, as lovely,
and radiant in His light.
We awaken as the Beloved
in every last part of our body.

 
Posted by blackbird (# 1387) on :
 
So the little prince tamed the fox. And when the hour of his departure drew near--

"Ah," said the fox, "I shall cry."
"It is your own fault," said the little prince. "I never wished you any sort of harm; but you wanted me to tame you..."
"Yes, that is so," said the fox.
"But now you are going to cry!" said the little prince.
"Yes, that is so," said the fox.
"Then it has done you no good at all!"
"It has done me good," said the fox, "because of the color of the wheat fields."

De Saint-Exupery
 
Posted by Akeldama (# 277) on :
 
God bless you Molly, in my thoughts and prayers. You are a true friend and have always been there for me since I have known you.

In my prayers with so much Love xxx
 
Posted by splosh (# 2743) on :
 
This was the blessing at the end of the morning service.

May God Himself, the God of peace
Make you perfect and holy
And keep you all safe and blameless in spirit, soul and body
For the coming of your Lord Jesus Christ

 
Posted by Moo (# 107) on :
 
When peace, like a river, attendeth my way,
When sorrows like sea billows roll;
Whatever my lot, Thou has taught me to say,
It is well, it is well, with my soul.

Refrain

It is well, with my soul,
It is well, with my soul,
It is well, it is well, with my soul.

Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come,
Let this blest assurance control,
That Christ has regarded my helpless estate,
And hath shed His own blood for my soul.

Refrain

My sin, oh, the bliss of this glorious thought!
My sin, not in part but the whole,
Is nailed to the cross, and I bear it no more,
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, O my soul!

Refrain

For me, be it Christ, be it Christ hence to live:
If Jordan above me shall roll,
No pang shall be mine, for in death as in life
Thou wilt whisper Thy peace to my soul.

Refrain

But, Lord, 'tis for Thee, for Thy coming we wait,
The sky, not the grave, is our goal;
Oh trump of the angel! Oh voice of the Lord!
Blessed hope, blessed rest of my soul!

Refrain

And Lord, haste the day when my faith shall be sight,
The clouds be rolled back as a scroll;
The trump shall resound, and the Lord shall descend,
Even so, it is well with my soul.

Refrain
 
Posted by incurablyGeek (# 3207) on :
 
I remembered you and your family and loved ones this morning at 6 a.m. during my 5k walk in the quiet, cold, still of a Sunday morning. I asked abba for your comfort and His presence near you.
 
Posted by Rossweisse (# 2349) on :
 
Comfort, comfort ye my people,
speak ye peace, thus saith our God;
comfort those who sit in darkness
mourning 'neath their sorrows' load.
Speak ye to Jerusalem
of the peace that waits for them;
tell her that her sins I cover,
and her warfare now is over.

Hark, the voice of one that crieth
in the desert far and near,
calling us to new repentance
since the kingdom now is here.
Oh, that warning cry obey!
Now prepare for God a way;
let the valleys rise to meet him
and the hills bow down to greet him.

Make ye straight what long was crooked,
make the rougher places plain;
let your hearts be true and humble,
as befits his holy reign.
For the glory of the Lord
now o'er earth is shed abroad;
and all flesh shall see the token
that the word is never broken,

(Words: Johann G. Olearius (1611-1684); tr. Catherine Winkworth (1827-1878), alt. Music: Psalm 42 , Claude Goudimel (1514-1572))
 
Posted by the famous rachel (# 1258) on :
 
I went to evening prayer, this evening, which used liturgy from the Iona community. It was a very moving service, and I lit a candle for Molly, and prayed.

All the best,

Rachel.
 
Posted by sarkycow (# 1012) on :
 
Blessed Be Your Name

Blessed be Your name when the sun's shining down on me
When the world's "all as it should be"
Blessed be Your name
And blessed be Your name on the road marked with suffering
Though there's pain in the offering
Blessed be Your name

Every blessing You pour out I'll turn back to praise
And when the darkness closes in, Lord
Still I will say

Blessed be the name of the Lord
Blessed be Your name
Blessed be the name of the Lord
Blessed be Your glorious name

© Matt and Beth Redman

Viki
 
Posted by Scot (# 2095) on :
 
You give and take away,
You give and take away.
My heart will choose to say,
Blessed be Your name.
 
Posted by zephirine of the roses (# 3323) on :
 
The frost weaves ferns and sultry palms
Across my clouded pane;
Weaves melodies of ancient psalms
All through my passive brain.

Quiet ecstasy fills heart and head:
My father is in the room;
The very curtains of my bed
Are from Love’s sheltering loom!

The lovely vision melts away;
I am a child no more;
Work rises from the floor of play;
Duty is at the door.

But if I face with courage stout
The labour and the din, Thou,
Lord, will let my mind go out
My heart with thee stay in.

Songs of Winter Nights - two
Poetical Works, Volume One
by George MacDonald
 
Posted by Anselmina (# 3032) on :
 
Continuing to pray as and when; though it's hard just now to tie down to a specific time. Praying, too, for those who are around Molly, family and friends, and for those who are part of this vigil.
 
Posted by Eanswyth (# 3363) on :
 
Heading out to Advent Lessons and Carols. Will dedicate prayers to Molly from 3-4am.
 
Posted by duchess [green] (# 2764) on :
 
"Sugar Mountain" -Neil Young

Oh, to live on Sugar Mountain
With the barkers and the colored balloons,
You can't be twenty on Sugar Mountain
Though you're thinking that
you're leaving there too soon,
You're leaving there too soon.

It's so noisy at the fair
But all your friends are there
And the candy floss you had
And your mother and your dad.

Oh, to live on Sugar Mountain
With the barkers and the colored balloons,
You can't be twenty on Sugar Mountain
Though you're thinking that
you're leaving there too soon,
You're leaving there too soon.

There's a girl just down the aisle,
Oh, to turn and see her smile.
You can hear the words she wrote
As you read the hidden note.

Oh, to live on Sugar Mountain
With the barkers and the colored balloons,
You can't be twenty on Sugar Mountain
Though you're thinking that
you're leaving there too soon,
You're leaving there too soon.

Now you're underneath the stairs
And you're givin' back some glares
To the people who you met
And it's your first cigarette.

Oh, to live on Sugar Mountain
With the barkers and the colored balloons,
You can't be twenty on Sugar Mountain
Though you're thinking that
you're leaving there too soon,
You're leaving there too soon.

Now you say you're leavin' home
'Cause you want to be alone.
Ain't it funny how you feel
When you're findin' out it's real?

Oh, to live on Sugar Mountain
With the barkers and the colored balloons,
You can't be twenty on Sugar Mountain
Though you're thinking that
you're leaving there too soon,
You're leaving there too soon.

Oh, to live on Sugar Mountain
with the barkers and the colored balloons,
You can't be twenty on Sugar Mountain
Though you're thinking that
you're leaving there too soon,
You're leaving there too soon.
 
Posted by jlg (# 98) on :
 
A few verses by Jelalludin Rumi (Sufi mystic and poet):

A craftsman pulled a reed from the reedbed,
cut holes in it, and called it a human being.

Since then, it's been wailing a tender agony
of parting, never mentioning the skill
that gave it life as a flute.


------------

Birdsong brings relief
to my longing.

I am just as ecstatic as they are,
but with nothing to say?

Please, universal soul, practice
some song, or something through me!

-------------

The way of love is not
a subtle argument.

The door there
is devastation.

Birds make great sky-circles
of their freedom.
How do they learn it?

The fall, and falling,
they're given wings.


--------------

Drumsound rises on the air,
its throb, my heart.

A voice inside the beat says,
"I know you're tired,
but come. This is the way."
 
Posted by jlg (# 98) on :
 
I am keeping vigil by reading Fields of Gold (how did I miss it all this time!).

Cemetaries! Yes!
Elizabeth Goudge. Yes!
Kristin Lavransdatter. Yes!

finding time to read lots of books by neglecting one's other obligations. Oh, yes, yes, yes!

I'm with you Molly. Go with God Molly.
 
Posted by jlg (# 98) on :
 
Still here.....

Dear Lord, be with Miss Molly and all those who love her.
 
Posted by jlg (# 98) on :
 
It's going to be a very cold night here, and just in the past few minutes the wind has picked up. I just went off to the kitchen and found the fire almost gone out, so I have added some wood and some bits of stuff to get it going again. One thing you learn about heating with a wood-burning stove is that you have to tend it at regular intervals or the fire goes out.

A nice analogy for our spiritual life. God provides the wood pile. There is plenty of fuel, but it is in a heap. It is up to us to stack the wood and then feed it regularly into the stove. And with daily practice, we discover more and more about the subtleties of maintaining that fire. Some wood is good for a quick, hot blaze. Other wood makes a long-lasting bed of coals. Wet wood uses up almost as much energy as it puts out and thus provide very little heat. It's important to set aside the smallest bits and pieces to be used as kindling when the fire needs to be restarted.

But the most important thing is not to neglect the fire and not to forget about it.

Dear God, Miss Molly has tended her fire faithfully all these many years. You have been with her during the past few months, keeping her fire alive while her body has weakened. Thank you for all you have done for her. We pray that you will remain with her, that she will feel your presence and have no doubts or fears, as the fire of her life on this earth dies out and becomes nothing but ashes.

What incredibly beautiful ashes they will be!
 
Posted by jlg (# 98) on :
 
I know well the plans I have in mind for you, says the LORD, plans for your welfare, not for woe! plans to give you a future full of hope.
When you call me, when you go to pray to me, I will listen to you.
When you look for me, you will find me.
Yes, when you seek me with all your heart, you will find me with you, says the LORD, and I will change your lot; I will gather you together from all the nations and all the places to which I have banished you, says the LORD, and bring you back to the place from which I have exiled you.
-jeremiah 29:11-14
 
Posted by LJB (# 1057) on :
 
In my end is my beginning.

Immanuel - God with us
 
Posted by Duo Seraphim (# 3251) on :
 
A virtual candle this time

For Molly, St Sebastian, Molly's Mum, Marian and TimothyL

Blessings and prayers

Psalm 85 9-13

9. Surely his salvation is at hand for those who fear him, that glory may dwell in our land.
10. Steadfast love and faithfulness will meet; righteousness and peace will kiss each other.
11. Faithfulness will spring up from the ground and righteousness will look down from the sky.
12. Yes, the Lord will give what is good, and the land will yield its increase.
13. Righteousness will go before him, and make his foosteps a way.
 
Posted by jlg (# 98) on :
 
Good-night, Molly. I pray that you will have a restful night of sleep.
 
Posted by Beethoven (# 114) on :
 
Back online for another week of work.

Molly, I lit a candle for you, your family and friends yesterday at Mary Mags.

Praying throughout the day.
 
Posted by Miffy (# 1438) on :
 
Thinking of you throughout the day yesterday, Molly, especially during choir practice and our version of the Nunc Dimittis. This last has been running through my head for weeks.
 
Posted by SpO-On-n-ng (# 1518) on :
 
Praying now til 12.30 GMT
 
Posted by SpO-On-n-ng (# 1518) on :
 
We aren't there to do this in person, but what the heck...

In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ
We lay our hands on you, Molly.
May the Lord in his mercy and love uphold you
by the grace and power of the Holy Spirit.
May he deliver you from all evil,
give you light and peace,
and bring you to everlasting life.
Amen.
 
Posted by SpO-On-n-ng (# 1518) on :
 
...In a flash, at a trumpet crash,
I am all at once what Christ is, since he was what I am, and
This Jack, joke, poor potsherd, patch, matchwood, immortal diamond,
Is immortal diamond.

Gerard Manley Hopkins
 
Posted by sophs (# 2296) on :
 
I'll do an hour now
 
Posted by zephirine of the roses (# 3323) on :
 
`sighhhhh

cuddles up to jlg.

i SO needed to read this!!! [Tear]

*((({hug})))*
 
Posted by Gill H (# 68) on :
 
I'll do 1.30 - 2.30 today.
 
Posted by Scot (# 2095) on :
 
Here for an hour.

Thank you Lord for the day that is dawning. Hold Molly and those who love her in your arms and give them comfort.
 
Posted by Dolphy (# 862) on :
 
Back online and still praying.

May the Lord God watch over us all.
 
Posted by Dolphy (# 862) on :
 
....Now when he reached the foot of the hill, he turned again towards the sea, and he saw his ship approaching the harbour, and upon her prow the mariners, the men of his own land.
And his soul cried out to them, and he said:
Sons of my ancient mother, you riders of the tides, how often have you sailed in my dreams. And now you come in my awakening, which is my deeper dream. Ready am I to go, and my eagerness with sails full set awaits the wind. Only another breath will I breath in this still air, only another look cast backward. And then I shall stand among you, a seafarer among seafarers.
And you, vast sea, sleeping mother, who alone are peace and freedom to the river and the stream, only another winding will this stream make, only another murmur in this glade, and then I shall come to you, a boundless drop to a boundless ocean....and he heard voices calling his name, and shouting from field to field telling one another of the coming of his ship...

(from The Prophet by Kahil Gibran)
 
Posted by Dolphy (# 862) on :
 
then Almitra spoke, saying, we would ask now of death.
And he said:
You will know the secret of death.
But how shall you find it unless you seek in the heart of life?
The owl whose night-bound eyes are blind unto the day cannot unveil the mystery of light.
If you would indeed behold the spirit of death, open your heat wide unto the body of life.
For life and death are one, even as the river and sea are one.
In the depth of your hopes and desires lies the silent knowledge of the beyond;
And like seeds dreaming beneath the snow your heart dreams of spring.
Trust the dreams, for in them is hidden the gate to eternity.
Your fear of death is but the trembling of the shepherd when he stands before the king whose hand is to be laid upon him in honour.
Is the shepherd not joyful beneath his trembling, that he shall wear the mark of the king?
Yet is he not more mindful of his trembling?
For what is it to die but to stand naked in the wind and to melt into the sun?
And what is it to cease breathing but to free the breath from its restless tides, that it may rise and expand and seek God unencumbered?
Only when you drink from the river of silence shall you indeed sing.
And when you have reached the mountain top, then you shall begin to climb.
And when the earth shall claim your limbs, then shall you truly dance...

(as above)
 
Posted by Dolphy (# 862) on :
 
After saying these things he looked about him, and he saw the pilot of the ship standing by the helm and gazing now at the full sails and now at the distance. And he said:
Patient, over patient, is the captain of my ship.
the wind blows, and restless are the sails;
even the rudder begs direction;
yet quietly my captain awaits my silence.
And these my mariners, who have heard the choir of the greater sea, they too have heard be patiently.
Not they shall wait no longer.
I am ready.

(as above)
 
Posted by Dolphy (# 862) on :
 
Appologies for type errors... the last bit should read:

...they too have heard me patiently.
Now they shall wait no longer.
I am ready.
 
Posted by Chorister (# 473) on :
 
An extract from the St. Nicolas concert (Benjamin Britten) I went to on Saturday:

Lord, I come to life, to final birth.
I leave the misery of earth
For light, by thy eternal grace,
Where I shall greet thee face to face.

Christ, receive my soul with tenderness,
For in my last of life I bless
Thy name, who lived and died for me,
And dying, yield my soul to Thee.

Lord, now lettest thy servant depart in peace, according to Thy word
For min eyes have seen Thy salvation
Which Thou hast prepared before the face of all people............
 
Posted by jlg (# 98) on :
 
Just returned from Mass and more prayers for Miss Molly.
 
Posted by Sparrow (# 2458) on :
 
I can do 7-8 this evening.
 
Posted by Erin (# 2) on :
 
Guys, PLEASE watch it with the copyright violations, okay? We don't get special exceptions. I'm going to have to spend a significant amount of time tonight, editing posts, and you know better.
 
Posted by sarkycow (# 1012) on :
 
I am about to drive for 45mins, so shall be praying til bout 5.30pm as I go.

Jesus Draw Me Closer

Jesus draw me closer
As I kneel at your throne;
Your tender love invites me
To make my heart your own.

Search me with eyes of wisdom,
Cleansing words of truth;
Take away the fear within me
As the storms of life surround me
Let me know your peace.
© Joy Spencer

Viki
 
Posted by duchess [green] (# 2764) on :
 
Beauty from ashes.
 
Posted by Dolphy (# 862) on :
 
Note to Erin re copyright:
My recent posts are from:
The Prophet by Kahil Gibran
Distributed by Pan Books.
This edition published 1980 by William Heinemann Ltd, Cavaye Place, London. Uk.

Sincere appologies.
Dolphy.
 
Posted by welsh dragon (# 3249) on :
 
Will be vigilling 5.30-6.30.
 
Posted by SpO-On-n-ng (# 1518) on :
 
Sorry, should have put a 'copyright Archbisops Council 2000' after the prayer above; it's then legal.
 
Posted by Curious (# 93) on :
 
Continued prayer & thoughts for you, Miss M.

Our God is a great God - beyond our comprehending. Who better to hold you in his arms at this time?

Curious
 
Posted by Margaret (# 283) on :
 
Glory to thee, my God, this night
For all the blessings of the light:
Keep me, O keep me, King of kings
Beneath thine own almighty wings.

Miss Molly, I shall be praying for you when I go to sleep, and when I wake up in the morning.
 
Posted by Meike (# 3006) on :
 
[b]Psalm 121[b]

1 I will lift up my eyes to the hills--
From whence comes my help?
2My help comes from the LORD,
Who made heaven and earth.

3He will not allow your foot to be moved;
He who keeps you will not slumber.
4Behold, He who keeps Israel
Shall neither slumber nor sleep.

5The LORD is your keeper;
The LORD is your shade at your right hand.
6The sun shall not strike you by day,
Nor the moon by night.

7The LORD shall preserve you from all evil;
He shall preserve your soul.
8The LORD shall preserve your going out and your coming in
From this time forth, and even forevermore.


Dear Molly, you do not know me but I feel like I'm knowing you and I owe you thanks for all that you have shared with us here. You are wonderful! I will continue to pray for you and your loved ones.
 
Posted by the famous rachel (# 1258) on :
 
I'll be on a bus from 5 til 8 (ish) tomorrow. I can't promise to pray the whole time, since I'm no good at conentrating, but I'll do my best to bend God's ear for a while.

All the best,

Rachel.
 
Posted by Eanswyth (# 3363) on :
 
I'll take 1am-2am.
 
Posted by jlg (# 98) on :
 
Checking in to say good-night (my time). As I settle in to sleep, I will be praying that Miss Molly has a quiet night, with no questions to be answered, and gets some rest.
 
Posted by DMarie (# 2267) on :
 
A hymn written by Anne S. Murphy 1908

There’s a peace in my heart that the world never gave,
A peace it cannot take away;
Though the trials of life may surround like a cloud,
I’ve a peace that has come here to stay!

Refrain

Constantly abiding, Jesus is mine;
Constantly abiding, rapture divine;
He never leaves me lonely, whispers, O so kind:
“I will never leave thee,” Jesus is mine.

All the world seemed to sing of a Savior and King,
When peace sweetly came to my heart;
Troubles all fled away and my night turned to day,
Blessèd Jesus, how glorious Thou art!

Refrain

This treasure I have in a temple of clay,
While here on His footstool I roam;
But He’s coming to take me some glorious day,
Over there to my heavenly home!

Refrain
 
Posted by Gill H (# 68) on :
 
"The sun that bids us rest is waking
Our brethren neath the western sky
And hour by hour, fresh lips are making
Thy wondrous doings heard on high"

(The day thou gavest, Lord, is ended)

Now I know how true that verse is!
 
Posted by jlg (# 98) on :
 
Awoke last night for about half an hour at 2am Molly time; I hope it wasn't because she was having a bad night.

Have been holding Miss Molly in my heart since I awoke, and praying.

Thy will be done, O Lord.
 
Posted by Dolphy (# 862) on :
 
May the Lord continue to look down on all who pray, all those who are hurting and those who can not say..
May the candles continue burning, their light shining the way,
For our dear sister Molly... loved and missed so much each day.

I pray for Molly, her Mum, Dad and Sister... for Marian, St. Seb., Timothy and a man close to Molly's heart...

I pray that my guardian angel will look over me each day and know that I love her, more than words can say.

I'm not too great at this open praying lark...but hope my prayers are noticed because they do come from my heart...

Molly, my dearest Molly... may the Lord watch over you and yours... forever and always, and far beyond that.

As I have said before... and will continue to say... may you sing with the angels and dance among the stars.

[Angel] [Love] [Tear]
 
Posted by marmot (# 479) on :
 
Does anybody have a current schedule? I want to sign up for an uncovered time.
 
Posted by Dolphy (# 862) on :
 
Going off line in 5 mins but will be praying constantly... would be honoured to take the 6pm to 7pm shift albeit off line.
 
Posted by SpO-On-n-ng (# 1518) on :
 
Reading Seb's post on the Field of Godl thread is does sound like it might be a good idea to get the schedule up and running again if we could?

I'm travelling for the next two days so may not be able to log in. On the other hand, I have a pretty clear idea of when I'm on trains and can pray without too many distractions (like moving scenery or anything silly like that... [Roll Eyes] ) so with apologies for looking so far ahead:

Tues:
8pm - 9pm
9pm - 10pm
10pm - 11pm
11pm - 12pm Spong
Weds
12pm - 1am
1am - 2am
2am - 3am
3am - 4am
4am - 5am
5am - 6am
6am - 7am
7am - 8am
8am - 9am Spong
...
8pm - 9pm Spong
...
Thurs
...
11am - 12noon Spong
 
Posted by Sparrow (# 2458) on :
 
I'll do 10-11 tonight.
 
Posted by Eanswyth (# 3363) on :
 
Tues:
8pm - 9pm Eanswyth
9pm - 10pm
10pm - 11pm Sparrow
11pm - 12pm Spong
Weds
12pm - 1am
1am - 2am Eanswyth
2am - 3am
3am - 4am
4am - 5am
5am - 6am
6am - 7am
7am - 8am
8am - 9am Spong
...
8pm - 9pm Spong
...
Thurs
...
11am - 12noon Spong
 
Posted by Meike (# 3006) on :
 
Tues:
8pm - 9pm Eanswyth
9pm - 10pm Meike
10pm - 11pm Sparrow
11pm - 12pm Spong
Weds
12pm - 1am
1am - 2am Eanswyth
2am - 3am
3am - 4am
4am - 5am
5am - 6am
6am - 7am
7am - 8am
8am - 9am Spong
...
8pm - 9pm Spong
...
Thurs
...
11am - 12noon Spong

"Abide with us, for it is toward evening, and the day is far spent."
 
Posted by LJB (# 1057) on :
 
Tues:
8pm - 9pm Eanswyth
9pm - 10pm Meike
10pm - 11pm Sparrow
11pm - 12pm Spong
Weds
12pm - 1am
1am - 2am Eanswyth
2am - 3am
3am - 4am
4am - 5am
5am - 6am
6am - 7am LJB (offline)
7am - 8am
8am - 9am Spong
...
8pm - 9pm Spong
...
Thurs
...
11am - 12noon Spong
 
Posted by Eanswyth (# 3363) on :
 
This has been in my head and heart for days.

What wondrous love is this, O my soul, O my soul!
What wondrous love is this, O my soul!
What wondrous love is this that caused the Lord of bliss
To cast aside his crown for my soul, for my soul,
To cast aside his crown for my soul.

To God and to the Lamb, I will sing, I will sing;
To God and to the Lamb, I will sing.
To God and to the Lamb Who is the great “I Am”;
While millions join the theme, I will sing, I will sing;
While millions join the theme, I will sing.

And when from death I’m free, I’ll sing on, I’ll sing on;
And when from death I’m free, I’ll sing on.
And when from death I’m free, I’ll sing and joyful be;
And through eternity, I’ll sing on, I’ll sing on;
And through eternity, I’ll sing on.

(not copywrited, as far as I can tell)
 
Posted by marmot (# 479) on :
 
2-3am GMT
 
Posted by DMarie (# 2267) on :
 
Psalm 5
11 But let all who take refuge in you be glad;
let them ever sing for joy.
Spread your protection over them,
that those who love your name may rejoice in you.
12 For surely, O LORD , you bless the righteous;
you surround them with your favor as with a shield.

Molly, God's protection is surely spread over you and you are surrounded with His favour.

Blessings to you, your mother, St. Seb, Marian, TimothyL and all the family and friends joined in prayer.

Love and prayers are being "beamed" to you
DM
 
Posted by Meike (# 3006) on :
 
This is from 'The Brothers Lionheart' by Astrid Lindgren:

“Nangiyala?” I said, “Where’s that?”
Then Jonathan said that he wasn’t quite certain, but it was somewhere on the other side of the stars. And he began to tell me about Nangiyala, so that I almost felt like flying there at once.
“It’s still in the days of campfires and sagas there,” he said, “and you’ll like that.”

That evening, when I was so afraid of dying, he sat with me for several hours, and we talked about Nangiyala, but very quietly so that Mother wouldn’t hear. She was sitting sewing as usual, but she has her sewing machine in her room, the room where she sleeps--we only have one room and the kitchen, you see. The door into her room was open, and we could hear her singing that old song about a seaman far away at sea; it was Father she thinking about, I suppose. I don’t remember very well how it goes. I only remember a few lines which go like this:
If I die at sea, dear, perhaps there’ll be a day when a snow-white pigeon comes from far, far away then hasten to the sill, dear, it’s my soul that’s there,wanting to rest a while, here in your arms so dear

It is a beautiful and sad song, I think, but Jonathan laughed when he heard it and said: “You know, Rusky, perhaps you’ll come flying to me one evening. From Nangiyala. And please don’t forget to sit there like a snow-white pigeon on the windowsill will you?” I began to cough then, and he lifted me up and held me in his arms as he usually did when it was worst, and he sang:

My little Rusky, I know, dear, that your soul is here wanting to rest a while here,in my arms so dear.
 
Posted by Miffy (# 1438) on :
 
The Lord is my light and my salvation;
Whom then shall I fear?
The Lord is the strength of my life;
Of whom then shall I be afraid.

Psalm 27
 
Posted by Miffy (# 1438) on :
 
I can pray on the train tomorrow (Wednesday)from about 8-9.30 am.
 
Posted by SpO-On-n-ng (# 1518) on :
 
Here and praying.

Miffy, I think we're going to pass each other tomorrow on the train while we're both on 'watch' - I'm catching the 7.39 from Guildford to Reading...!

I will be offline while praying Weds and Thurs
 
Posted by SpO-On-n-ng (# 1518) on :
 
We can tell you this from the Lord's own teaching, that we who are still alive for the Lord's coming will not have any advantage over those who have fallen asleep. At the signal given by the voice of the Archangel and the trumpet of God, the Lord himself will come down from heaven; those who have died in Christ will be first to rise, and only then shall we who remain alive be taken up in the clouds, together with them, to meet the Lord in the air. This is the way we shall be with the Lord for ever. With such thoughts as these you should encourage each other.
1 Thess 4:15-18
 
Posted by Moo (# 107) on :
 
Swift to its close ebbs out life’s little day;
Earth's joys grow dim; its glories pass away;
Change and decay in all around I see;
O Thou who changest not, abide with me.

I fear no foe, with Thee at hand to bless;
Ills have no weight, and tears no bitterness.
Where is death's sting? Where, grave, thy victory?
I triumph still, if Thou abide with me.

Hold Thou Thy cross before my closing eyes;
Shine through the gloom and point me to the skies.
Heaven's morning breaks, and earth's vain shadows flee;
In life, in death, O Lord, abide with me.
 
Posted by jlg (# 98) on :
 
I've started a separate thread for signing up for time slots, so we don't have to clutter up this one with copies of schedules.
 
Posted by Motherboard (# 54) on :
 
I sang this song in church on Sunday, and it seems so appropriate.

I CAN ONLY IMAGINE

I can only imagine, what it will be like, when I walk by your side. I can only imagine what my eyes will see when your face is before me.
I can only imagine.

Surrounded by your glory, what will my heart feel? Will I dance for you, Jesus, or in awe of you be still? Will I stand in your presence, or to my knees will I fall? Will I sing "HALLELUJAH"? Will I be able to speak at all?

I can only imagine.

(Words by Bart Millard, Music by Bart Millard and MercyMe)

I imagine Molly dancing in slippers that look like cats and singing in the heavenly choir.

Love and saintly hugs,
Motherboard (where is that beating heart smiley?)
[Love] [Angel]
 
Posted by Sean (# 51) on :
 
Candle contines to be lit Miss Molly
 
Posted by Mamacita (# 3659) on :
 
I woke up with this hymn in my head [ECUSA hymnal #488] and it's still there:

Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart;
all else be nought to me, save that thou art --
thou my best thought, by day or by night,
waking or sleeping, thy presence my light.

Be thou my wisdom, and thou my true word;
I ever with thee and thou with me, Lord;
thou my great Father, thine own my I be;
thou in my dwelling, and I one with thee.

High King of heaven, when victory is won,
may I reach heaven's joys, bright heaven's Sun!
Heart of my heart, whatever befall,
still be my vision, O Ruler of all.

Blessings to Molly and to all keeping vigil.
 
Posted by LJB (# 1057) on :
 
I lift up my eyes to the hills.
From whence does my help come?
My help comes from the LORD,
who made heaven and earth.
(Ps 121)

Spent much of my journey with that wonderful image of Miss Molly at the railway station.

The new day is just dawning here - may it bring peace & comfort to all those in need

LJB
 
Posted by Quincy (# 3247) on :
 
Logging in for 0900-1000(ish)..
 
Posted by Quincy (# 3247) on :
 
From Psalm 3:
3 But you are a shield around me, O LORD ;
you bestow glory on me and lift up my head.
4 To the LORD I cry aloud,
and he answers me from his holy hill.

Selah

5 I lie down and sleep;
I wake again, because the LORD sustains me.
 
Posted by Quincy (# 3247) on :
 
From Psalm 4:

Let the light of your face shine upon us, O LORD .
7 You have filled my heart with greater joy
than when their grain and new wine abound.
8 I will lie down and sleep in peace,
for you alone, O LORD ,
make me dwell in safety.

Lord, bless Molly as she sleeps, and give her peace.
 
Posted by Quincy (# 3247) on :
 
In Christ alone my hope is found
He is my light, my strength, my song
This Cornerstone, this solid ground
Firm through the fiercest drought and storm
What heights of love, what depths of peace
When fears are stilled, when strivings cease
My Comforter, my All in All
Here in the love of Christ I stand

In Christ alone, who took on flesh
Fullness of God in helpless babe
This gift of love and righteousness
Scorned by the ones He came to save
'Til on that cross as Jesus died
The wrath of God was satisfied
For every sin on Him was laid
Here in the death of Christ I live

There in the ground His body lay
Light of the world by darkness slain
Then bursting forth in glorious Day
Up from the grave He rose again
And as He stands in victory
Sin's curse has lost its grip on me
For I am His and He is mine
Bought with the precious blood of Christ

No guilt in life, no fear in death
This is the power of Christ in me
From life's first cry to final breath
Jesus commands my destiny
No power of hell, no scheme of man
Can ever pluck me from His hand
Til he returns or calls me home
Here in the power of Christ I'll stand


Copyright © 2001 Kingsway's Thankyou Music
Used by Permission, CCLI 192168
 
Posted by Quincy (# 3247) on :
 
Psalm 91..
11 For he will command his angels concerning you
to guard you in all your ways;
12 they will lift you up in their hands,
so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.

2 Corinthians 12:9
But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me.

Thank you, Lord, that You have put Your power in Molly, and that You are able to make Your power perfect in her.
 
Posted by Margaret (# 283) on :
 
Checking in for my hour.
 
Posted by Margaret (# 283) on :
 
How lovely is thy dwelling place, O LORD of hosts!
My soul longs, yea, faints for the courts of the LORD; my heart and flesh sing for joy to the living God.
Even the sparrow finds a home, and the swallow a nest for herself, where she may lay her young, at thy altars, O LORD of hosts, my King and my God.
Blessed are those who dwell in thy house, ever singing thy praise!
Blessed are those whose strength is in thee, in whose heart are the highways to Zion.
As they go through the valley of Baca they make it a place of springs; the early rain also covers it with pools.
They go from stength to strength; the God of gods will be seen in Zion.

For a day in thy courts is better than a thousand elsewhere.
I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of wickedness.
For the LORD God is a sun and shield; he bestows favour and honour.
No good thing does the LORD withhold from those who walk uprightly.
O LORD of hosts, blessed is the one who trusts in thee!
 
Posted by Margaret (# 283) on :
 
Dear Lord, the souls of the righteous are in your hand; please cherish Molly, and strengthen and comfort her family and friends.
 
Posted by JB (# 396) on :
 
1300-1400 GMT

For Molly`s Mother and Father
For St Sebastian
For Marian
For all Molly`s care=givers:

I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help.

My help [cometh] from the LORD, which made heaven and earth.

He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber.

Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep.

The LORD [is] thy keeper: the LORD [is] thy shade upon thy right hand.

The sun shall not smite thee by day, nor the moon by night.

The LORD shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall preserve thy soul.

The LORD shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore.

Ps 121
 
Posted by zephirine of the roses (# 3323) on :
 
The clear pure light of the morning made me long for the truth in my heart, which alone could make me pure and clear as the morning, tune me up to the concert-pitch of the nature around me. And the wind that blew from the sunrise made me hope in the God who had first breathed into my nostrils the breath of life, that he would at length so fill me with his breath, his wind, his spirit, that I should think only his thoughts and live his life, finding therein my own life, only glorified infinitely.

George MacDonald

The Seaboard Parish XXI

echoing and singing softly -

i can only imagine....
 
Posted by blackbird (# 1387) on :
 
In the light the moon
sends back, I can see in your eyes

the hand that waved once
in my father's eyes, a tiny kite
wobbling far up in the twilight of his last look,

and the angel
of all mortal things lets go the string.

Galway Kinnell, The Book of Nightmares
 
Posted by shoewoman (# 1618) on :
 
Praying.
 
Posted by Meike (# 3006) on :
 
Lord, You have been our dwelling place in all generations.
Before the mountains were brought forth,
Or ever You had formed the earth and the world,
Even from everlasting to everlasting, You are God.

(Psalm 90:1-2)

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit,
As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be,
world without end. Amen
 
Posted by ej (# 2259) on :
 
Checking in for my hour.

Candle lit - door closed...
 
Posted by ej (# 2259) on :
 
Let it go. Let it out.
Let it all unravel.
Let it free and it can be
A path on which to travel.
 
Posted by ej (# 2259) on :
 
God give us rain when we expect sun.
Give us music when we expect trouble.
Give us tears when we expect breakfast.
Give us dreams when we expect a storm.
Give us a stray dog when we expect congratulations.
God play with us, turn us sideways and around.
Amen
 
Posted by ej (# 2259) on :
 
Dear God
We loosen our grip
We open our hand.
We are accepting.
In our empty hand
We feel the shape
Of simple eternity.
It nestles there.
We hold it gently
We are accepting.
Amen.
 
Posted by Genie (# 3282) on :
 
Oh Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder
consider all the works thy hand hath made,
I see the stars, I hear the mighty thunder,
thy power throughout the universe displayed:

Then sings my soul, my Saviour God, to thee,
How great thou art, how great thou art!
Then sings my soul, my Saviour God, to thee,
How great thou art, how great thou art!


When through the woods and forest glades I wander,
and hear the birds sing sweetly in the tree;
when I look down from lofty mountain grandeur,
and hear the brook, and feel the gentle breeze;

Then sings my soul, my Saviour God, to thee,
How great thou art, how great thou art!
Then sings my soul, my Saviour God, to thee,
How great thou art, how great thou art!


But when I think that God, his Son not sparing,
sent him to die - I scarce can take it in
that on the cross, our burden gladly bearing,
he bled and died to take away our sin;

Then sings my soul, my Saviour God, to thee,
How great thou art, how great thou art!
Then sings my soul, me Saviour God, to thee
How great thou art, how great thou art!


When Christ shall come with shout of accclamation
and take me home - what joy shall fill my heart!
Then shall I bow in humble adoration,
and there proclaim: My God, how great thou art!

Then sings my soul, my Saviour God, to thee,
How great thou art, how great thou art!
Then sings my soul, my Saviour God, to thee
How great thou art, how great thou art!


(c) 1953 Stuart K. Hine. Administered worldwide (excluding USA & Continental America) by Thankyou Music, PO Box 75, Eastbourne, East Sussex BN23 6NW
Taken from 'Rejoice and Sing, melody edition (1997)'
 
Posted by Genie (# 3282) on :
 
Loving Father, accept these our prayers for our sister Molly, as she prepares to join the ranks of the great cloud of witnesses all around us. Grant your mercy and your peace on her and all who tend her, that her triumphant passing into your glory may happen peacefully and without suffering. Comfort and strengthen us all, Father, that we may rejoice in our times with Molly, and treasure her in our hearts until that great day when we all are reunited in your kingdom. Tinge our sadness and our grieving with love and thankfulness, and shelter us all within your presence.

A candle burns in prayer for Molly in the midst of a dark room. It's bright, cheerful light penetrates the furthest corners of the freezing dark, making the room feel safe and warm.
 
Posted by Anselmina (# 3032) on :
 
Lighting some incense for Molly.

Psalm 141: May our prayers rise before you as incense.

Praying for Molly, to be free from pain and anxiety.
For her parents, to be able to treasure their time with their daughter.
For St Seb, and the others there caring and helping; for them to be strong and encouraged within themselves.

We know God's presence is always with us; so we pray that all these people experience God's presence powerfully and lovingly.

Thank you, Lord God.
 
Posted by Anselmina (# 3032) on :
 
From Janet Morley's 'All Desires Known'

Spirit of comfort and longing,
enfold my fear,
unclothe me of pride,
unweave my thoughts,
uncomplicate my heart,
and give me surrender;
that I may tell my wounds,
lay down my work,
and greet the dark.
 
Posted by sarkycow (# 1012) on :
 
Praying now, and will be again tomorrow morning.

Lord, you know we carry Molly and those close to her in our hearts right now. Comfort them; ease their pain; hold them close to you; give them strength to carry on.

Isaiah 40: 29, 31 - He strengthens those who are weak and tired. Those who trust in the Lord for help will find their strength renewed. They will rise on wings like eagles; they will run and not get weary; they will walk and not grow weak.

Amen.

Viki
 
Posted by Anselmina (# 3032) on :
 
Charles Wesley's great hymn.

Love Divine, all loves excelling,
joy of heaven, to earth come down,
fix in us thy humble dwelling,
all they faithful mercies crown.
Jesu, thou art all compassion,
pure unbounded love thou art;
visit us with thy salvation,
enter every trembling heart.

Come, almighty to deliver,
let us all they grace receive;
suddenly return, and never,
never more thy temples leave.
Thee we would be always blessing,
serve thee as thy hosts above;
pray, and praise thee, without ceasing,
glory in thy perfect love.

Finish then thy new creation;
pure and spotless let us be;
let us see they great salvation,
perfectly restored in thee;
changed from glory into glory,
till in heaven we take our place,
till we cast our crowns before thee,
lost in wonder, love, and praise.
 
Posted by jlg (# 98) on :
 
checking in. chants playing on the CD.
 
Posted by Anselmina (# 3032) on :
 
Signing out in a few minutes:

Eternal God,
Grant to your servant, Molly, and to us who surround her with our prayers, your peace beyond understanding.
Give us faith, the comfort of your presence,
and the words to say to one another and to you,
as we gather in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen

(CofE Pastoral Services Book)

And another prayer from Janet Morley's 'All Desires Known'

Tender God,
you have seen my affliction,
and unbound my eyes;
you have bereaved me of the burden
to which I used to cling;
you have woven my pain
into patterns of integrity;
the wounds I cherished
you have turned into honours,
and the scars I kept hidden
into marks of truth.
You have touched me gently;
I have seen your face, and live.

Lord God, touch our Molly gently;
let her see the light and love in your face, so that she may live for ever.
Amen.
 
Posted by Erin (# 2) on :
 
I found this on a hospice site:

Keeping watch.
 
Posted by jlg (# 98) on :
 
The chants are for the Christmas Midnight service. The first one, which I am listening to now, is from Ps 94:

Christ is born to us: Come, let us adore!
Come, let us sing to the Lord,
let us shout with joy to the Rock of our salvation.
Let us come into His presence with praises,
with song let us rejoice before Him.

Christ is born to us: Come, let us adore!
For the Lord is a great God,
and a great King over all the gods.
In His hand are the depths of the earth
and the heights of the mountains are His.

Come, let us adore!
The sea is His, for He made it,
and the dry land, which His hands have formed:
come, let us adore and fall down,
and kneel before the Lord who made us.
For He is our God,
and we are the people of His pasture
and the sheep of
His hand.

Christ is born to us: Come, let us adore!
Glory to the Father and to the Son
and to the Holy spirit;
As it was in the beginning,
is now and always,
through the ages of ages. Amen.

Come, let us adore!
Christ is born to us: Come, let us adore!

 
Posted by jlg (# 98) on :
 
O Christ, the Father's only Son,
Whose death for all redemption won,
Before the worlds of God most high
Begotten all ineffably:

The Father's light and splendor Thou,
Their endless Hope to Thee that bow;
Accept the prayers and praise today
That through the world Thy servants pay.

Salvation's Author, call to mind
Thou took'st the form of humanking,
When of the Virgin undefiled
Thou in our flesh becam'st a Child.

Thus testifies the present day
Throught ev'ry year in long array,
That Thou, salvation's Source alone
Proceedeth from the Father's throne.

Whence sky, and stars, and sea's abyss,
And earth, and all that therin is,
Shall still, with laud and carol meet,
The Author of Thine Advent greet.

And we who, by Thy precious blood
From sin redeemed, are marked for God,
On this, the day that saw Thy birth,
Sing the new song of ransomed earth.

All honor, laud, and glory be,
O Jesus, virgin-born, to Thee;
All glory, as is ever meet,
To Father and to Paraclete. Amen.
 
Posted by jlg (# 98) on :
 
Found this when I dipped into the site linked by Erin:

"God wants His children to love everything as a part of Him, and not to feel delusively that death ends all. The ignorant man sees only the unsurmountable wall of death, hiding, seemingly forever, his cherished friends. He who loves others as expressions of the Lord, understands that at death the dear ones have only returned for a breathing space of joy in Him."

Paramahansa Yogananda
Hindu Yogi
 
Posted by jlg (# 98) on :
 
Just as I am, without one plea,
But that Thy blood was shed for me,
And that Thou bidd'st me come to Thee --
O Lamb of God, I come, I come.

Just as I am and waiting not
To rid my soul of one dark blot;
To Thee, whose blood can cleanse each spot,
O Lamb of God, I come, I come.

Just as I am, Thou wilt receive,
Wilt welcome, pardon, cleanse, relieve;
Becaue Thy promise I believe,
O Lamb of God, I come, I come.

Just as I am, Thy love unknown
Hath broken every barrier down;
Now, to be Thine, yes, Thine alone,
O Lamb of God, I come, I come.
 
Posted by mysticlisa (# 2867) on :
 
Sweet Lord Jesus, we continue to bring our sister Molly to you in prayer... Wrap her in your love.

O the deep deep love of Jesus
Vast, unmeasured, boundless free
Rolling as a mighty ocean
in its fullness over me.
Underneath me, all around me,
is the current of thy love
leading onward, leading homeward,
to thy glorious rest above

O the deep deep love of Jesus
Spread his praise from shore to shore
how he loveth ever loveth
changeth never never more
how he watches o'er his loved ones,
died to call them all his own
how for them he intercedeth
watcheth o'er them from the throne

O the deep deep love of Jesus
Love of every love the best
tis an ocean vast of blessing
tis a haven sweet of rest
O the deep deep love of Jesus
Tis a heav'n of heav'ns to me
and it lifts me up to glory
for it lifts me up to thee

~S. Trevor Francis 1834-1925
 
Posted by jlg (# 98) on :
 
Lord, hold Molly in your hands and in your heart, bring her closer to you. Be with her family and friends.
 
Posted by Meike (# 3006) on :
 
Lighting a candle for Molly and praying in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.
 
Posted by Mamacita (# 3659) on :
 
Psalm 23 (from A New Zealand Prayer Book)

Dear God, you sustain me and feed me:
like a shepherd you guide me.

You lead me to an oasis of green,
to lie down by restful waters.

You refresh my soul for the journey,
and guide me along trusted roads.

The God of justice is your name.
Though I must enter the darkness of death,
I will fear no evil.

For you are with me,
your rod and staff comfort me.

You prepare a table before my very eyes,
in the presence of those who trouble me
You anoint my head with oil,
and you fill my cup to the brim.

Your loving kindness and mercy will meet me
every day of my life
and I will dwell in the house of my God for ever.
 
Posted by Benedictus (# 1215) on :
 
Mass tonight and choir practice offered with special intention for Molly, 12:30 to 3:00 a.m. GMT.

Isaiah 40:31 but those who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint.
 
Posted by Mamacita (# 3659) on :
 
Christ be within us to keep us,
beside us to guard,
before us to lead
behind us to protect,
beneath us to support,
above us to bless.

(from Night Prayer, New Zealand Prayer Book)

Lord, be with our sister Molly this night; guard, protect, support, and bless her, until you lead her home to your eternal kingdom.
 
Posted by Scot (# 2095) on :
 
Here for an hour, watching and praying.

Lord keep us all, those who watch and those who are watched over, those who are near and those who are far.
 
Posted by Meike (# 3006) on :
 
All Praise to Thee, Eternal God

All praise to Thee, eternal God,
Who, clothed in garb of flesh and blood,
Dost take a manger for Thy throne,
While worlds on worlds are Thine alone.
Hallelujah!

Once did the skies before Thee bow;
A virgin's arms contain Thee now,
While angels, who in Thee rejoice,
Now listen for Thine infant voice.
Hallelujah!

A little Child, Thou art our Guest
That weary ones in Thee may rest;
Forlorn and lowly is Thy birth
That we may rise to heaven from earth.
Hallelujah!

Thou comest in the darksome night
To make us children of the light,
To make us in the realms divine,
Like Thine own angels, round Thee shine.
Hallelujah!

All this for us Thy love hath done;
By This to Thee our love is won;
For this our joyful songs we raise
And shout our thanks in ceaseless praise.
Hallelujah!

by Martin Luther
 
Posted by Scot (# 2095) on :
 
quote:
Don't be afraid. Remember that you are the beloved child of God. He will be there when you make your long jump. Don't try to grab him; he will grab you. Just stretch out your arms and hands and trust, trust, trust.
– from Our Greatest Gift by Henri Nouwen

Father, I am afraid. I know that our dear friend is poised to leap into your arms, but I can’t see it. All I can see is that she is perched on the edge of a great precipice and that she will soon be gone.

Help my unbelief, Father. Grant me an understanding that surpasses my knowledge, and fills my heart and my imagination. This is my prayer for me and also for all of those who love Molly and are waiting with her.

My prayer for Molly herself is that from her vantage point, from the edge of the cliff, she will be able to see you more clearly. Let her see only the wonderful homecoming that awaits her.
 
Posted by Scot (# 2095) on :
 
Q. What is the communion of saints?
A. The communion of saints is the whole family of God, the living and the dead, those whom we love and those whom we hurt, bound together in Christ by sacraments, prayer, and praise.

We thank you, God, that we will not be separated from those we love.

Q. What do we mean by everlasting life?
A. By everlasting life, we mean a new existence in which we are united with all the people of God, in the joy of fully knowing and loving God and each other.

If death is but the doorway to an existence of fully knowing you, then we will be bold in stepping through.

Q. What, then, is our assurance as Christians?
A. Our assurance as Christians is that nothing, not even death, shall separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

What then shall we fear, if your love is every with us? Blessed be your name!
 
Posted by Scot (# 2095) on :
 
O God, the life of all who live, the light of the faithful, the strength of those who labor, and the repose of the dead: We thank you for the blessings of the day that is past, and humbly ask for your protection through the coming night. Bring us in safety to the morning hours; through him who died and rose again for us, your Son our Savior Jesus Christ.

In your mercy, please give a peaceful night’s rest to Molly. Ease her pain and rest her mind. Please give comfort and strength to those who are nearest to her: her parents, her siblings, Marian, Timothy L, St. Sebastian. In this hard time, surround them all with your Spirit.

Amen.
 
Posted by kingsfold (# 1726) on :
 
Bring us, O Lord our God, at our last awakening into the house and gate of heaven, to enter into that gate and dwell in that house, where there shall be no darkness or dazzling, but one equal light; no noise or silence, but one equal music; no fears or hopes, but one equal possession; no ends or beginnings, but one equal eternity; in the habitations of thy glory and dominion, world without end.

John Donne
 
Posted by SpO-On-n-ng (# 1518) on :
 
Logging in from an Internet cafe in Birmingham, so I won't be online for too long, but am praying for my hour. Lit a candle for Miss Molly in St Philip's Cathedral church.
 
Posted by JB (# 396) on :
 
I will be somewhere between Santa Fe and Albuquerque and offline, but this is what I will be thinking of:

The LORD [is] my shepherd; I shall not want.

He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.

He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.

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.

Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.

Ps 23
 
Posted by Margaret (# 283) on :
 
Signing in, and lighting a candle for Miss Molly.
 
Posted by sophs (# 2296) on :
 
Lord Jesus hold our darling sister Molly
 
Posted by Margaret (# 283) on :
 
It's a cold, dark English afternoon here, and I'm sitting beside the candle wondering if Molly's awake yet over there in SLC; I hope she's still peacefully asleep. Going round in my head there's a couple of lines from the end of a poem I can't place, though I think it was written in the seventeenth century:

D come the day when I shall never
Sleep again, but wake for ever.
 
Posted by Margaret (# 283) on :
 
Another thing, too, that I keep thinking about: I used to know an elderly man, a devout Methodist, who had had a near-death experience in the days before people talked much about them. I never heard him talk about exactly what happened to him, but every time he mentioned it he would snap his fingers and say, "I don't fear death that much any more."

Lord, I pray for that same cheerful confidence for Molly, and for all those who are close to her.
 
Posted by Eanswyth (# 3363) on :
 
I woke up in the middle of the night with an immediate need to pray for Molly. The hymn "What Wondrous Love Is This" popped into my head, so I sang it in silence and fell asleep humming the tune.
 
Posted by sakura (# 1449) on :
 
We are rehearsing today for a performance of Birtten's Ceremony of Carols tomorrow afternoon. I will be thinking of and praying for Molly as we sing, especially during these sections:

O my deare hert, young Jesu sweit
Prepare thy credil in my spreit
and I sall rock thee to my hert
and nevermair from thee depart


and

My soul, with Christ join thou in fight
Stick to the tents that he hath pight.
Within his crib is surest ward
this little babe will be thy guard.
If thou wilt foil thy foes with joy
then flit not from this heavenly Boy.


May the God who came as a child hold you close in His arms, Miss Molly so that you never depart from Him.
 
Posted by mysticlisa (# 2867) on :
 
Praying for you Miss Molly, your family, and your dear ones...

Praying you have many opportunities to say the things you want and need to say...

Forgive me.

I forgive you.

I love you.

Goodbye.
--------------------------------------------

Abba, Father, who from heaven above
has told us here to live in love
and with our fellow Christians share
our mutual burdens and our prayer,
teach us no thoughtless word to say
but from our inmost heart to pray.

Father, Your name be hallowed.
Help us, Lord, in purity to keep Your Word
that to the glory of Your name
we walk before You free from blame.
Let no false teaching us pervert;
all poor deluded souls convert.

Father, Your kingdom come.
Guard Your domain
and Your eternal righteous reign.
The Holy Spirit enrich our day
with gifts attendant on our way.
Break Satan’s power,defeat his rage;
preserve Your church from age to age.

Father, Your gracious will on earth be done
as it is done before Your throne,
that patiently we may obey
in good or bad times all You say.
Curb flesh and blood and every ill
that sets itself against your will.

Father, give us this day our daily bread
and let us all be clothed and fed.
From warfare, rioting, and strife,
disease, and famine save our life
that we in honest peace may live,
to care and greed no entrance give.

Father, forgive our sins, let grace outpour
that they may trouble us no more;
we too will gladly those forgive
who harm us by the way they live.
Help us in each community
to serve with love and unity.

Lead not into temptation, Lord,
where our grim foe and all his horde
would vex our souls on every hand.
Help us resist, help us to stand
firm in the faith, armed with Your might;
Your Spirit gives Your children light.

Deliver us from evil days,
from every dark and trying maze.
Redeem us from eternal death,
console us when we yield our breath.
Give us at last a blessed end,
receive our souls, O faithful friend.

Amen, that is, it shall be so.
Make our faith strong that we may know
we need not doubt but shall receive
all that we ask, as we believe.
On Your great promise we lay claim.
Our faith says amen in Your name.
 
Posted by Mamacita (# 3659) on :
 
Signing on for the next hour.
 
Posted by Mamacita (# 3659) on :
 
Precious Lord, grant Molly a peaceful night, and give strength and comfort to those caring for her.
 
Posted by Ariel (# 58) on :
 
I knew from the day this thread began that we were beginning a journey together. I had no idea how far it would go or where it might take us. But I knew it wouldn't be boring, and you were an excellent companion. It was enough to have kept each other company for a little while, and for a long time to come I will remember you for it.

It has been a journey of unexpected discoveries about each of us, and new turnings brought out different lights in our characters. You gave me, and the other companions on the way, something we hadn't expected to see, and helped us bring out something in us we didn't know we had. And for that I thank you. If we have touched you, made you laugh, helped you through some dark moments, then we are glad, for you brought it out in us.

(First para inspired by a quote from Han Suyin's novel, "The Mountain is Young", although this is not an actual quote, and all the wording here is my own.)
 
Posted by Scot (# 2095) on :
 
Come, thou fount of every blessing,
tune my heart to sing thy grace;
streams of mercy, never ceasing,
call for songs of loudest praise.
Teach me some melodious sonnet,
sung by flaming tongues above.
Praise the mount! I'm fixed upon it,
mount of thy redeeming love.

by Robert Robinson, 1758

Tune my heart, indeed. It is not fit for your presence, let alone to make intercession. Tune my heart, make your will my own desire.
 
Posted by Scot (# 2095) on :
 
There are places where the darkness seems like only a veil of gauze,
where the unseen comes as close as a shadow.

There are times when the now and the not yet are nearly one,
when 2,000 years past seems like yesterday.

There are people who we love before we meet,
who we hold close across the many miles.

There are thin places,
and this is one of them.
 
Posted by Scot (# 2095) on :
 
The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He guides me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table for me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil. My cup runs over. Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all of the days of my life and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever and ever.

One thing have I asked for and one thing will I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all of the days of my life, to see his beauty and to meditate in his temple.

Amen.
 
Posted by splosh (# 2743) on :
 
Praying for you Molly, that God is your rock at this time.

Serenity isn't freedom from the storm
but peace within the storm

 
Posted by Royal Peculiar (# 3159) on :
 
I know that there is nothing to fear and that dying is the greatest act fo love ; the act that leads me into the eternal embrace of God whose love is everlasting .

Henry Nouwen

( with thanks to Hidman-zero Ninja Blu-Tack Warrior who uses this as his sig.)

God,loving Father
be with Molly;
be with those who care for her;
be with those who pray for her;
and bring us all
into fullness of joy
in Your eternal presence
 
Posted by JB (# 396) on :
 
1400-1500 I will be in the office and offline, but I will be thinking about this:

For thou hast been a strength to the poor, a strength to the needy in his distress, a refuge from the storm, a shadow from the heat, when the blast of the terrible ones [is] as a storm [against] the wall.

Thou shalt bring down the noise of strangers, as the heat in a dry place; [even] the heat with the shadow of a cloud: the branch of the terrible ones shall be brought low.

And in this mountain shall the LORD of hosts make unto all people a feast of fat things, a feast of wines on the lees, of fat things full of marrow, of wines on the lees well refined.

And he will destroy in this mountain the face of the covering cast over all people, and the vail that is spread over all nations.

He will swallow up death in victory; and the Lord GOD will wipe away tears from off all faces; and the rebuke of his people shall he take away from off all the earth: for the LORD hath spoken [it].

And it shall be said in that day, Lo, this [is] our God; we have waited for him, and he will save us: this [is] the LORD; we have waited for him, we will be glad and rejoice in his salvation

Is 25:4-9
 
Posted by Dolphy (# 862) on :
 
Constantly praying for you Molly. Am going off line now but am signed in for an off line vigil later...will be praying with my partner Jack.

God bless you Molly.
May your journey to the next world be pain free.
May your family and your friends find strength and comfort at this time.
May you look down upon us as you dance among the stars.
May you find peace and comfort in your final hours.
May you know that forever you will stay here in our hearts.
And may your next journey be wonderful and may you sing with all your heart.
Forgive my poetry - I just want to say what I feel...
God bless you my guardian angel...

May your fields be forever golden.
[Love] [Angel] [Love]
 
Posted by Dolphy (# 862) on :
 
May the Lord God look down on all who pray.
May the Lord God hear our prayers.
May He look down on Molly's family and friends,
and assure them of His love.
May they all find comfort,
May they all be loved and hugged,
And may each and every one of us find peace at this sad time.
Although we know we have to say goodbye, let us find our comfort in prayer and in each other.
We have been blessed to know Molly in our own different ways and may we learn by her example, her love and her laughter... her amazing humour...
The moments shared alone and together... the times we will never forget...
God bless her tonight... and God bless her forever...
and may the Lord God above look over her nearest and dearest at this time and forever.
Amen.
 
Posted by Motherboard (# 54) on :
 
I pray for the shipmates who are grieving, that they will know, our beloved sister is safely home and in the arms of the Creator of all things.

I pray for the family to be wrapped up in the love of people who will surround them and give them strength.

I pray for San Sebastian and Marian and the hospice workers and Timothy. I pray for the Hammargens, her friends and associates whose lives she touched.

May they know the love of Jesus Christ and that HE is their Savior, Lord and Father.

In Jesus name.

Motherboard
 
Posted by DMarie (# 2267) on :
 
Today I shout in Victory
To all my troubles past
I shout
I Praise
Jesus holy name!!
I'll be home with him so fast!
I dance and sing with no shame
I know I've been sat free
I know i'll be home soon with him
God's got a mansion for me
I'll sing unto the heavens
and Praise him all night long
I'll sing untill the sun goe's down
and then sing another song
I can not Praise enough you see
I am Joyful as can be
For I know i'll be home soon with him
God's got a mansion for me!

By Tara Simas

Continually praying for Molly, her mother and father, St. Seb, Marian, TimothyL and everyone on these boards. Blessings to everyone!
DM
 
Posted by Rowen (# 1194) on :
 
A ne dawns in Brisbane, Australia... the light of the fine Christmas sun reminds me that the light of God illumines all dark vallies, even the one Molly walks down.
Amen.
 
Posted by golden key (# 1468) on :
 
...In Thy presence is fullness of joy,
At Thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.

Ps. 16:11
 
Posted by Sparrow (# 2458) on :
 
Dear Lord, be with Molly in her time of trial. Wrap her in your loving arms, surround her with your calm, keep her from all pain and fear.
Give her courage and serenity for the last part of her journey.

Give strength to her loved ones, her friends and family as they let her go.
 
Posted by Moo (# 107) on :
 
My Shepherd will supply my need:
Jehovah is His Name;
in pastures fresh he makes me feed,
beside the living stream.
He brings my wandering spirit back
when I forsake his ways,
and leads me, for his mercy's sake,
in paths of truth and grace.

When I walk through the shades of death
his presence is my stay;
one word of his supporting grace
drives all my fears away.
His hand, in sight of all my foes,
doth still my table spread;
my cup with blessings overflows,
his oil anoints my head.

The sure provisions of my God
attend me all my days;
O may thy house be my abode,
and all my work be praise.
There would I find a settled rest,
while others go and come;
no more a stranger, nor a guest,
but like a child at home.
 
Posted by zephirine of the roses (# 3323) on :
 
a night prayer (in high scot)

'O thou wha keeps the stars alicht, an' oor souls burnin' wi' a licht aboon that o' the stars, grant that they may shine afore thee as the stars for ever and ever. An' as thou hauds the stars burnin' a' the nicht whan there's no man to see, so haud thou the licht burnin' in our souls, whan we see neither thee nor it, but are buried in the grave o' sleep an' forgetfu'ness. Be thou by us, even as a mother sits by the bedside o' her ailin' wean a' the long night; only be thou nearer to us, even in our verra souls, an' watch ower the warl' o' dreams that they mak for themsels. Grant that more an' more thochts o' thy thinkin' may come into our herts day by day, till there shall be at last an open road atween thee an' us, an' thy angels may ascend and descend upon us, so that we may be in thy heaven, e'en while we are upo' thy earth. Amen.'



David Elginbrod

by George MacDonald
 
Posted by Meike (# 3006) on :
 
Saving the Best for Last

Got into a cab in New York City
Was an Oriental man behind the wheel
Started talking about heaven
Like it was real
Said "They got mansions in heaven
Yeah the angels are building one for me right now
And I know...

They're saving the best for last
Look around this town
And tell me that it ain't so
They're saving the best for last
Don't ask me how I know
'Cause it must be
Saving the best for last for me…

And when I finally take this journey
I'm gonna wave goodbye to Earth
Gonna throw this meter in the ocean
And prove what I was worth
And I don't care who tries to flag me down
They're gonna have to find another ride uptown
And I know
They're saving the best for last..."

By Marc Cohn

The first thing I did this morning was lighting a candle and praying for Molly and all her loved ones. May the LORD bless Molly and keep her; may the LORD make His face shine upon her and be gracious to her. May the LORD lift up His countenance upon Molly, and give her peace. Amen
 
Posted by jlg (# 98) on :
 
Good Morning to Miss Molly. My prayers are with you often, even when I don't manage to post them.

Lord, please be with Molly through this day, and with those who watch over her. Give her the strength she needs to continue on her journey.

Thy will be done.
 
Posted by JB (# 396) on :
 
And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea.

And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.

And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God [is] with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and God himself shall be with them, [and be] their God.

And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.

And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And he said unto me, Write: for these words are true and faithful.

Rev 21:1-4
 
Posted by Dolphy (# 862) on :
 
Lord God above, watch over all who pray, whether they pray silently or openly. I pray that those who are closest to Molly will feel the strength of your love and the power of the prayers on this, our vigil. Grant that Molly and her family will feel no pain or anger or sadness but rejoice in her life on this earth and rejoice in her life to come. May we all learn by her example and continue to laugh when we remember her wonderful sense of humour, sing the songs that she shared with us, and continue to hold her in our hearts until we meet again. May she suffer no more, may she meet her maker with a peaceful heart and may all those she leaves in this world find comfort and strength in her memory. In the spirit of this Ship, I pray that Molly will always be an everlasting sentence. When the time comes, may each and everyone of us look up into the night sky and see her star shining brightly...watching over us all.
Amen.
 
Posted by jlg (# 98) on :
 
Praying to offer thanks for the latest update, which reports that Molly seems to be pain-free. Lord be with her, whisper reassurance to her as her mind deals with hallucinations.

I pray especially that God will provide strength to her family and friends who are there with her, watching through the slow minutes.
 
Posted by Anselmina (# 3032) on :
 
Praying that God will be granting Molly visions of his love and care for her; and gently whispering to her his plans to help and not to harm her.

Praying that the ears of Molly's heart will be open to his kindness and comfort and peace; and that whatever tricks her physical condition plays on her, deep in her soul God's Spirit is soothing and calming Molly, preparing her for the beauty and joy of her new home.
 
Posted by jlg (# 98) on :
 
An old-fashioned child's bedtime prayer. My mother made a cross-stitch sampler of this, which hung in my bedroom while I was young, and now hangs in my daughter's bedroom:

Now I lay me down to sleep,
I pray the Lord my soul to keep.
If I should die before I wake,
I pray the Lord my soul to take.
 
Posted by Miffy (# 1438) on :
 
Praying, Molly
 
Posted by Royal Peculiar (# 3159) on :
 
Lord we thank for the fellowship of the Ship and the blessings we have received through it, and especially through Molly. We thank you that through the earthly marvel of the internet and the stilll greater heavenly marvel of prayer we are bound together with you and Miss Molly . May she know that the love expressed in this vigil,intense though it is, is but a pale reflection of you love for her.

Amen
 
Posted by Meike (# 3006) on :
 
Father, our soul waits for you; thank you for being our help and our shield. Let Your mercy, dear Father, be upon your daughter Molly, just as she hopes in You. Amen
 
Posted by blackbird (# 1387) on :
 
Ah, when to the heart of man
Was it ever less than a treason.
To go with the drift of things,
To yield with a grace to reason,
And bow and accept the end
Of a love or a season?

Frost

from North of Boston
 
Posted by jlg (# 98) on :
 
Two of the verses from this morning's choir anthem:

True love can brook no dull delay:
Thru toils and dangers lies their way
And yet their home, their friends, their all,
They leave at once, at God's high call.

O while the star of heavn'ly grace
Invites us, Lord, to seek Thy face,
May we no more that grace repel,
Or quench that light which shines so well!

by C Coffin (ca. 1749)
 
Posted by zephirine of the roses (# 3323) on :
 
watching the snow fall, molly, and praying for you.

i got this in my mail from one of my cyber-moms from the wingfold:

"I salute you! There is nothing I can give you which you have not, but there is much, that, while I cannot give, you can take.

No heaven can come to us unless our hearts find rest in it today . Take Heaven.

No peace lies in the future which is not hidden in this present instant. Take Peace.

The gloom of the world is but a shadow; behind it, yet, within our reach, is joy. Take Joy.

And so, at this Christmas time, I greet you, with the prayer that for you, now and forever, the day breaks and the shadows flee away."

Fra Giovanni - 1513
 
Posted by Scot (# 2095) on :
 
It's a beautiful new day with cold winter air and a forecast of rain. I'll be praying for Molly in the cracks and corners of my day.
 
Posted by duchess [green] (# 2764) on :
 
still praying...

taking 8-10 PST
 
Posted by Dolphy (# 862) on :
 
Constantly praying... but will take 17:00 - 18:00 officially, but off line.
 
Posted by Dolphy (# 862) on :
 
Sorry, posted this on wrong thread.
Would a kind host please send my last post to the Vigil sign up thread.
Thank you.
 
Posted by sakura (# 1449) on :
 
We have waited in silence on your loving-kindness, O God,
in the midst of your temple.

Your praise, like your Name, O God, reaches to the world's end;
your right hand is full of justice.

This God is our God for ever and ever;
he shall be our guide for evermore.


Lord, hear the prayers of all who watch and wait in this place. We hold Miss Molly, her family and friends before you. May they find security and joy in the knowledge that You are their guide and comforter now and until the word's end.
 
Posted by Gill B (# 112) on :
 
Several weeks ago at my church we sang 'In Christ alone' which has been posted on this thread a coupe of times, and I felt very close to Molly while singing it (especially the last verse). This Sunday we sang it during Communion (the choir normally sings quiet worship songs during distribution) and it was the final item. By the end of verse 3, everyone had received so the vicar invited the whole congregation to stand and join in the final verse - it felt like a great wave of solidarity for our dear Molly.
 
Posted by jlg (# 98) on :
 
I'm praying for you Molly, and for all those watching and waiting with you. May God provide strength and moments of respite for you all. May you be aware of His presence.
 
Posted by DMarie (# 2267) on :
 
I will lie down and sleep in peace,
for you alone, O LORD ,
make me dwell in safety.

Praying that Molly's nights will improve and God's peace will overcome her hallucinations.

DM
 
Posted by Royal Peculiar (# 3159) on :
 
I lit a candle for Molly in the Crypt Chapel at St. Mary -le-Bow, a place where there are weekly healing services ,today .
 
Posted by sarkycow (# 1012) on :
 
As I played at the carol concert practice tonight I prayed for Molly.

Lord, you know how much it hurts to have someone you love taken from you. You willingly sent your Son down here, knowing that he would die. Give us the same strength as we let go of Molly. Surround us with the same love, as you did way back then when you gave the world your Son. Call Molly to be with you, to see you face to face, and make that last journey peaceful and pain-free. Give her rest and hope and light and love.

Amen.

Viki
 
Posted by Hugal (# 2734) on :
 
I am on my lumch break and though I have not got an hour I pray for you Molly that you will know comfort both of God and of the body until you are at rest.
Hugal
 
Posted by Dolphy (# 862) on :
 
May the Lord above look down on Molly's family at this time.
May all who love Molly be united in love and in prayer.
Goodnight my dear sweet angel.
[Tear]
 
Posted by Dolphy (# 862) on :
 
I am going off line now... but will be praying for Molly, her family and friends and all those other shipmates who have been loving enough to bring us all the news (you all know who you are).
May God shine His light over all who feel sorrow, all who pray and all who are torn up with sadness at this time.
May we all find comfort, and may we all feel blessed to have known such a wonderful friend.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning..
we will never forget..
 
Posted by Sean D (# 2271) on :
 
Dear Lord, please strengthen all of Miss Molly's family and friends at this time, especially her mother, Songbird Donna, TimothyL, Mrs Dillon and St Seb. Grant them all peace and please provide them with people to lean on and hold them.

We ask that you will pour out love and comfort on Molly. Please look after her, and please let her know that she is loved so deeply by you and by so many others, that she is such a dear one to us, and held so tenderly in our hearts. We ask that if these are to be her last days or hours that she might have some respite from the hallucinations, and especially that those near her may be able to speak with her and her with them.

Lord, I don't know if you will answer but I know you will hear. Amen.
 
Posted by ChastMastr (# 716) on :
 
God, please keep blessing Molly and St. Seb and her family and all the others in her life right now; help her hold on to you through all the painful times and especially the hallucinations, and guide her safely Home. In Jesus' Name, amen.
 
Posted by Pipkin (# 1401) on :
 
Lord this day, I pray that You draw even closer to Molly as You call her home into Your loving arms.

I pray You give Peace to her loved ones and strength in You.

Amen.

Abide with me, fast falls the eventide;
the darkness deepens, Lord with me abide;
when other helpers fail, and comforts flee,
help of the helpless, O abide with me.

Swift to its close ebbs out life's little day;
earth's joys grown dim, its glorious pass away;
change and decay in all around I see:
O Thou who changest not, abide with me!

I need Thy presence every passing hour;
what but Thy grace can foil the tempter's power?
Who like Thyself my guide and stay can be?
Through cloud and sunshine, O abide with me.

I fear no foe with Thee at hand to bless;
ills have no weight, and tears no bitterness.
Where is death's sting? where, grae, thy victory?
I triumph still, if Thou abide with me.

Hold Thou Thy cross before my closing eyes,
shine through the gloom, and point me to the skies;
heaven's morning breaks, and earth's vain shadows flee:
in life, in death; O Lord, abide with me!
 
Posted by Meike (# 3006) on :
 
Lord Jesus you have abolished death and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel. Please guide our dear sister Molly into your eternal light and show her and all who care for her your grace, mercy and peace. Thank you, Lord. Amen
 
Posted by jlg (# 98) on :
 
Dear Lord, take Miss Molly gently into the next world. Be with her and her family and friends, give them strength, give them peace.
 
Posted by SpO-On-n-ng (# 1518) on :
 
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;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

(from Common Worship, (c) Archbishops Council 2000)
 
Posted by SpO-On-n-ng (# 1518) on :
 
Heavenly Father,
you have not made us for darkness and death,
but for life with you for ever.
Without you we have nothing to hope for;
with you we have nothing to fear.
Speak to us now your words of eternal life.
Lift us from anxiety and guilt
to the light and peace of your presence,
and set the glory of your love before us;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.

Common Worship, as before
 
Posted by Anselmina (# 3032) on :
 
A slightly different version of
'What is dying?' by Bishop Brent (Phillipines) which has appeared either on this thread or one of the others.

I am standing on the sea shore.
A ship at my side spreads her white sails
to the morning breeze and starts for the blue ocean.
She is an object of beauty
and I stand and watch her
until at last she fades on the horizon.

Then someone at my side says 'There she has gone.'

Gone where?

Gone from my sight - that is all.
She is just as large in the mast,
hull and spar as she was when she left my side....
the diminished size and total loss of sight
is in me and not in her,
and just at the moment when someone by my side says 'She's gone,'
others take up the glad shout - 'There she comes.'


With prayers for Molly, her parents, her sisters, her helpers and friends and carers. God strengthen and comfort all of you.
 
Posted by jlg (# 98) on :
 
I'm listening to a CD of traditional Irish religious songs; the first one has a lovely lilting refrain and the words:

Glory may he be and blessed now is she,
And those who sing the seven long verses
in honor of our Ladye,
Sing alleluia, sing alleluia!
Sing alleluia, the heavens are true, sing alleluia!

The words on the page don't convey the wonderful feeling of the song, but listening to it while thinking of Miss Molly, it makes me feel that it is the sound of the angels singing Molly into Heaven. It's a lovely, happy song, and I hope that as I listen to it, somehow it will enter into Molly's hallucinations and help her see the brightness to come.

I also pray that the joy of this song will be conveyed to Molly's sister, mother, and all those who are caring for her during this time.

Lord, Thy will be done.
 
Posted by Scot (# 2095) on :
 
Amen. [Tear]
 
Posted by Erin (# 2) on :
 
The Lord is my Shepherd,
I shall not want.
He makes me lie down in green pastures;
he leads me beside still waters;
he restores my soul.
He leads me in right paths
for his name's sake.

Even though I walk through the darkest valley,
I fear no evil;
for you are with me;
your rod and your staff -- they comfort me.

You prepare a table before me
in the presence of my enemies;
you anoint my head with oil;
my cup overflows.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life,
and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
 


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