MEMORIAL, BURIAL & THANKSGIVING SERVICE

FOR THE LATE

Susuana
Lartetsoo Quaye
METHODIST CHURCH GHANA
GRACE SOCIETY, KWABENYA
TH
SATURDAY, 6 JULY, 2019
Ofciating Clergy 3. Hymn


- MHB 831
Very Rev. Felix Tawia Danquah 4. Prayer
Very Rev. Richard Imbeah 5. Hymn


- MHB 579
Very Rev. Grace Fakah 6. Biography and Tributes
Very Rev. Philip Osei-Asibey 7. Anthem by the Choir
Very Rev. Seth Bentum Tackie - 8. Scripture Reading
- 1st Lesson: Psalm 90:1-12
(Superintendent Minister, Ada Circuit, Methodist Church Ghana)
- 2nd Lesson: 1st Thessalonians 4: 13-17
Very Rev. Paul Adu (Jnr)
9. Hymn


- MHB 679
Rev. Benjamin Clottey
10. Sermon
Rev. Canon Erasmus Ashietey -
(Assistant Dean, St Anselm’s Cathedral, Sunyani)
11. Afrmation of Faith
12. Offertory
Organist 13. Hymn


- MHB 427
Bro. Theophilus Agyei-Mensah 14. Thanksgiving, Commendation and Concluding Prayers
Sis. Irene Efua Imbeah 15. Hymn


- MHB 498
Bro. Isaac Ofori 16. Announcements
Order of Service 17. Benediction
18. Dead March in Saul

- MHB 651
Part One – Pre-Burial Service 19. Recession
1. Procession

- MHB 896
2. Introit Part Three – At the Graveside
3. Opening Hymn

- MHB 602 1. Hymn


- MHB 615
4. Opening Prayer 2. Committal and Prayers
5. Filing Past

- Song by the Choir 3. Hymn


- MHB 976
6. Tributes 4. Laying of Wreath
7. Closing of Casket 5. Vote of Thanks
6. Hymn


- MHB 948
Part Two – Funeral Service 7. Benediction
1. Sentences
2. Announcement of Purpose

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 BIOGRAPHY
of the late Susuana Lartetsoo Quaye

Madam Susuana Lartetsoo Quaye was born in Accra on

Thursday, 7th August, 1941 to the late Mr Alfred Yarlai
Quaye of Gbese Nai We, and the late Madam Helen
Naa A Tackie of Teiko Tsuru We, Abola. She was a great
granddaughter of the late Ga Mantse, King Tackie
Tawiah I. She was educated at the Accra Royal School
in James Town.

Unfortunately, she had to cut short her education after

completing Standard Two and move to Takoradi to live
with her cousin, the late Mr J. O. Lamptey of Ghana
Railways Corporation, who had been newly married at
the time. The late Mrs Lamptey introduced her to trading
at an early age and they made numerous trips to Yeji in
the Pru East District of the Bono Region to buy goods to
sell in Sekondi/Takoradi Metropolis.

Upon her return to Accra, her mother, who was a

dressmaker and clothe merchant at the Makola Market
until its destruction in August 1979, trained her to be a
dressmaker and a tradeswoman in the selling of clothes
and other merchandise.

After relocating from Akweteman to Abossey Okai in

1970, she enrolled into the Adults Literacy Programme at
St. Luke Methodist Church to learn Reading and
Bookkeeping.

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Aatsoo moved to Kumasi in 1974, where she continued Auntie Suzie will forever be remembered by all and
with the dressmaking business along with petty trading. sundry. The Quaye, Tackie, and allied families have lost a
She returned to Abossey Okai, Accra in September, 1993. gem.

She gave birth to all her children during these travels and As Paul wrote in his second epistle to Timothy, chapter 4
also made lasting relationships, many of which have and verses 7 and 8, we are of the rm belief that “you
continued to this day. have fought the good ght, you have nished the race,
you have kept the faith. Finally, there is laid up for you the
Auntie Suzie nally settled in Kwabenya in 1998. She was crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous
hardworking and lived a fullling life. She made family Judge, will give to you on that Day, and not to you only
and her faith in God the core of her existence. Her love but also to all who have loved His appearing.”
for God and the Methodist Church was remarkable. She
was baptised and conrmed at the St. Luke Methodist As we lay Aatsoo to rest today, we say Ayekoo.
Church, Abossey Okai. Ayekoo tsulɔ kpakpa.

As a staunch Methodist, she joined the Grace Methodist May the Almighty God grant you rest from your labour.
Church when she moved to Kwabenya. She served the
church as a Poor Fund Steward and a Lay Reader. Sleep well, Naa A Bi Tsotsoo.
Additionally, she was a member of the Leaders' Meeting
and the Women's Fellowship, where she served the Auntie Suzie, Rest in Peace in the Bosom of the LORD till
Fellowship as Secretary for ten (10) consecutive years. we meet again.

Auntie Suzie loved her family and embraced everyone. Sister Aatsoo, yaa wɔ ojogbaŋŋ yε Nuntsɔ lε diεntsε mli.
She was modest, approachable, unier, friendly,
dependable, thoughtful, considerate, and above all, Rest in Perfect Peace!
generous.

She passed away in the early hours of Saturday, 27th April,

2019. She is survived by a loving family, seven (7) children,
nineteen (19) grandchildren, and twelve (12) great
grandchildren.

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 TRIBUTE consequences” attitude. She was often perceived to be
a difcult woman. But for us, she needed to be strong to
take care of seven boys and two girls. That required all
by Children the strength, mental toughness, wisdom, and tenacity
one could marshal to achieve what she did for us.
A life well lived is a precious gift
Of hope and strength and grace,
Our mom was a strict disciplinarian and would rebuke
From someone who has made our world
and straighten you up if you went the wrong way. A stern
A brighter, better place
look from her was always enough to send her message
It's lled with moments, sweet and sad
across.
With smiles and sometimes tears,
Sister Aatsoo was very hardworking and lived a fullling
With friendships formed and good times shared
life. She made family, faith, and friends the core of her
And laughter through the years.
existence. We will miss her for her boldness, candidness
A life well lived is a legacy
and relentlessness. She had the “can do” attitude. We
Of joy and pride and pleasure,
will also remember her for her love for us, her empathy
A living, lasting memory
and her indiscriminate generosity.
Our grateful hearts will treasure.
Yes, Sister Aatsoo was a generous person. In fact, she is
- Author Unknown
one of the most generous and benevolent persons you
will ever encounter. Growing up, we always had a large
It will be a lengthy story if we are to talk about how dear household, most of whom were not her own children.
our mother was to us. She was our pillar, our inspiration,
our support, and our hero while she was with us. She was
We pay tribute today for her immense love for God and
supportive and very involved in our day-to-day lives.
for mankind. We will always remember her for her prayer
Sister Aatsoo, as she preferred that we call her, ensured
life. Growing up, Sister Aatsoo always involved us in her
that all her children were well educated to the highest
dawn prayer sessions. Starting from the eldest, Bro.
level we could go. To her, education made a difference
Adjetey, to her last child, Sister Gloria, she would list us
in everything.
and pray for each of us. Today, our “Prayer Warrior” is no
longer with us. It is up to us to carry on from where she
Sister Aatsoo inspired condence in us and pushed us to left off. Hmmm!
our limits. She had the “tell it as it is, and damn the
Our greatest helper and supporter is no more. Even in old

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age, she was there for us. Not caring for us only, but
always caring and supporting our children and spouses
whenever the need arose. This care and support even
extended to our children's children.

Grace says thank you for taking good care of Nii Akai.
Bro. Laryea, Bro. Tommy, Bro. Seth, and the rest of us say
thank you for offering us a helping hand on countless
occasions and taking good care of our children. We are
extremely grateful.

Lastly, our condant, counsellor, and hero is no more with

us. Nonetheless, we are in tandem with Martha that
“(s)he will rise again in the resurrection at the last day”
(John 11:24).

Today, we admire and celebrate a life well lived, a desire

for God worth cherishing, a generous spirit worth
emulating, and a love for family without boundaries.

Sister Aatsoo, you have done your part.

You danced in the midst of the storm with grace.

Well done for a good job.

Wɔ tsε, Ataa Naa Nyomɔ diεntsε kε bo ato yε edziŋ amli.

Yaa wɔ ojogbaŋŋ.

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 TRIBUTE
by Brothers and Sisters

1
The righteous perish,
and no one takes it to heart;
the devout are taken away,
and no one understands
that the righteous are taken away
to be spared from evil.

2
Those who walk uprightly
enter into peace;
they nd rest as they lie in death.

Isaiah 57:1-2 (NIV)

It is with sorrow that we pay tribute to a wonderful human

whom we were privileged to have as our sister.
We did not expect you to leave us at a time like this. But
To each of us, you were a teacher, friend, condant, the Good Lord knows best. He has called you at such a
counsellor and mentor. It is difcult in times like this to nd time we least expected.
suitable words to say how we feel about you.
Suzie, we shall forever remember you.
Aatsoo, our hearts are heavy because you left without a
proper goodbye but we are assured that you are in the Aatsoo, yaa wɔ ojogbaŋŋ.
bosom of the Almighty God.
Rest in perfect peace.
We could not have asked for a better sister than you. You
catered for all and we are fond of you. Amen.

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 TRIBUTE
by Grand Children
Sister Aatsoo always had a story to tell to make us laugh.
“For My thoughts are not your thoughts, Nor are your Grandma, your playfulness, joy and laughter are
ways My ways,” says the LORD. memories of you that we will miss dearly. Grandma will
(Isaiah 55:8, NKJV) always welcome you with a big akwaaba sound after
which she will prepare some food for you whenever you
It was a sad day for us when we were told about the visit her.
death of our grandmother. It is with heavy and tearful
eyes that we pay this tribute to our grandmother. Sister Grandma was a strict disciplinarian. She valued
Aatsoo, as we always called her, was more than our education. For the many of us who lived with her, she
grandmother. Her love and concern stretched beyond trained us to be respectful and godly. Her only caveat
our parents to cover us. was for you to avail yourself.

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Sister Aatsoo shares the little she had with all of us. She
always encouraged all of us to take our education and
job seriously. We say Thank You and Ayekoo.

Our hearts are lled with sorrow because we are going to

miss your wonderful existence but the hope of our joy is
the fact that we believe you are resting in the bosom of
your maker and that we shall surely meet again.

Da yie.

Wɔ ojogbaŋŋ.

May your soul rest in perfect peace.

Amen.
 TRIBUTE We have lost a wonderful Auntie and a friend. We pray
that God will send his angels to give us peace in our
by Nephews and Nieces hearts and mind.

When the day of toil is done Suu, thank you for your services, your loyalty and your
When the race of life is run love. We all know that you continued to express
Father grant thy wearied one gratitude even with your last breath. We know you are in
Rest for ever more Paradise resting peacefully in the bosom of your maker.
Keep on resting till we meet you in resurrection day never
MHB 975 vs. 1
to part anymore.

As the burial day, 6th July, 2019, drew closer, a few words Amen.
kept burning in our hearts and we could not continue to
withhold them. We believed that after we had put them
on paper, we would have some relief even if it is just for a
moment.

Sister Aatsoo had always been very close to us. She even
lived with us for some time. We remember when she
returns to Accra from Kumasi, she would bring us fruits like
pear, ŋawie, oranges, mangoes, water melons, etc. As
such, all of us showed special interest in every aspect of
her life.

She radiated love to all people she came into contact

with.

As we mourn your hasty departure and as we struggle to

cope with this irreplaceable loss, our hearts are also full
of joy because we know that you are with the Lord.

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 TRIBUTE We agree with the Roman Statesman, Lawyer, and
Philosopher, Marcus Tullius Cicero who said, “The life of
the dead is placed in the memory of the living.” Auntie
by In-Laws Suzie is no more, but her memory will be with us for as
long as we live.
Precious in the sight of the Lord is the
death of His saints. Taking care of her grandchildren was no task at all to
(Psalm 116:15, NIV)
her. Leave the children with her and by the time you
returned from your errands in town, the children will be
Today, Sister Aatsoo is gone. We have lost a great
mother, a wonderful grandmother, and a very caring
personality who was always ready to welcome her
grandchildren.

We had a very good relationship with Sister Aatsoo, as

we all call her. Even in hard times, our mother-in-law
calmly handled situations based on Christian principles.

Sister Aatsoo was time conscious; always the FIRST to be

ready for Sunday Church Service. If you have to pick her
and you delay in coming, then meet her at Church. She
will not be late for Church Service. For family and other
appointments, Sister Aatsoo will arrive well ahead of
time. A very good example to emulate.

In August 2016, we (in-laws), together with our spouses

and children, joined other family members and friends to
celebrate her 75th birthday. That was when we all sang
Happy Birthday to her. We had hoped for more of those
celebrations, but, sadly, that will not happen again.

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 bathed, dressed and well fed. What a MOTHER-IN-LAW!!!

When you present her with a gift, she will call you before 6:00 am
the next day, to say Thank You. Good manners she passed on to
her grandchildren.

Sister Aatsoo was very observant and strict. She will quickly take
action on any child who misbehaves with the hope of training up
the child in the way he should go. In this regard, our MOTHER-IN-
LAW did her best and we are grateful for that. Sister Aatsoo, WE
THANK YOU.

As usual, on Thursday, 25 April, 2019, when we passed by her

residence to pick one of our children, she came out to say 'thank
you' for a box of ice cream she had received the day before. The
next day (Friday), she paid a visit when she got to know that her
daughter was not well. She proceeded to visit one of her sons who
was at the time, on admission at the Ghana Atomic Energy
Commission Hospital. She then returned home around 5:00 pm. On
th
Saturday, 27 April, 2019, we were told she was not well and that
she was being taken to the hospital. We got to the Police Hospital,
only to be told that Sister Aatsoo had passed on to eternity.

Now, our Mother-In-Law is gone; what shall we say? To God be the

glory.

Our Mother-In-Law, Rest in Perfect Peace!

Sister Aatsoo, yaa wɔ ojogbaŋŋ!!

Amen!!!

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 TRIBUTE for the next meeting. All she said was, “humn”. Then she
said, “I will see.” Some days later, her sudden death was
announced.
by Cousins
Today we gather to pay our last respect to our sister,
Then I heard a voice from heaven say, “Write this:
mother, friend, and colleague. We pray for her restful
Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on.
repose in the arms of our Lord and maker. But we took
Yes,” says the Spirit, “they will rest from their labour, for
consolation from the word of God, which says:
their deed will follow them.”
“Naked I came from my mother's womb, and naked I will
(Revelations 14:13, NIV)
depart. The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away; may
the name of the LORD be praised”.
Sister Aatsoo, as we affectionately called her, was a
strong and determined woman who will go for what she
(Job 1:21 NIV).
believed in. She was easy to get along with and full of life
and patience. She made friends with anyone and she
did it with ease. Sister Aatsoo was principled, and always
FARE THEE WELL, YAA WƆ OJOGBAƝƝ.
sought the truth in everything she did. She believed in
fairness and service to all. She is remembered for asking
about the welfare of others from anyone she meets in
the family. Such is the person who loves all from her
caring heart and her motherly habit.

It was a great shock to all members of the family when

news of her sudden death was announced to us, at a
time when we were busily making arrangements for the
nal funeral rites of her brother, the late Dan Quaye. All
that was said was, “Aatsoo why”, because, she was with
us at the rst meeting of her brother's funeral
preparation. I remember giving her a lift home that day.
After alighting, I asked her if I should come and pick her

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 TRIBUTE
by The Methodist Church Ghana, Grace Society,
Kwabenya

Be with us in repeating the words of stanzas 1 and 2 of

MHB 647:

1. Lord, it belongs not to my care

Whether I die or live;
To love and serve Thee is my share,
And this Thy grace must give.

2. If life be long, I will be glad

That I may long obey;
If short, yet why should I be sad
To soar to endless day?

The above words represent the very life of Maa Susuana

Lartetsoo Quaye whose demise has brought us together
this morning. She loved and served the Lord Jesus Christ in
every capacity she could. Her words were few but carry much weight and her
contribution at Leader's Meeting and Ga Class is what has
Auntie Suzie, as she was affectionately called, joined the brought us this far.
church during the third quarter of the year 1998 as a full
member and also one of the elderly persons we could Maa Suzie was one of the few sisters to start Women's
count on. With her commitment and dedication for God's Fellowship and became the substantive Secretary in the
work, she became a member of the Pastor Parish year 2005 after the death of the then Secretary. Though
Committee and was later elected as one of the rst Poor the beginning of everything is never easy, she did her best
Fund Stewards; positions she gladly executed very well in all to sustain the Fellowship.
humility.

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Her interaction with brethren was very friendly and
approachable. She was a very active member who
pays her tithe regularly coupled with all other
contributions and even promised on the 20th April,
2019 to bring her Women's Mini Harvest contribution
th
on 28 April because she had left her money at
home. On that faithful day, there was no sign of ill-
health or weakness on Maa and so it came as a
surprise when we heard her death on 27th April, 2019.

Indeed, Auntie Suzie has made history with her

departure and her special farewell of a promise of
th
seeing us on 28 , which never came to pass. We
shall surely miss her because she is in our hearts.

May the good Lord keep and protect her soul till
we meet again.

The entire brethren of Grace Society extend

heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and
pray that the good Lord shall continue to console
and comfort you all.

May she Rest Peacefully in the bosom of her

maker.

Auntie Suzie, yaa wɔ Blεoo.

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 TRIBUTE Sis. Susuana Quaye, affectionately called Maa Suzie by all,
joined the Kwabenya A Methodist Church in the late 1990s.
by Women's Fellowship, She joined the Women's Fellowship and was part of the
Grace Methodist Church, Inauguration and Enrolment in 1998.
Kwabenya
She became the Second Secretary of the Fellowship after
How sweet the name of Jesus sounds the late Victoria Naa Akuyee Addy, a position she held for
In a believer's ear! ten (10) years. She was dedicated to the service of God,
It soothes his sorrows, heals his wounds. and worked hard for the progress of the Fellowship. She
And drives away his fear. was always punctual at meetings.

MHB 99 vs. 1 As a leader, she sets good examples for members to

emulate by paying her dues and other contributions
regularly for the growth of the Fellowship. Following her
hard work and dedication, she was appointed the leader
of the Women's Desk, now Family and Gender Issues.

We never heard of her sickness, all we heard on that fateful

Saturday, 27th April, was her demise. The Lord knows best.
He gives and at His time, he takes.

May your gentle soul rest in perfect peace.

Fare thee well.

Da yie, Sister.

Yaa wɔ ojogbaŋŋ.

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HYMNS 6 In peace their sacred ashes rest,
Fullled their day's endeavour;
MHB 896 They blest the earth, and they are blest
Of God and man, for ever.
1 NOW praise we great and famous men,
The fathers, maned in story; 7 So praise we great and famous men,
And praise the Lord who now as then The fathers, named in story;
Reveals in man His glory. And praise the Lord who now as then
Reveals in man His glory.
2 Praise we the wise and brave and strong,
William George Tarrant, 1853-1928.
Who graced their generation,
Who helped the right, and fought the wrong,
And made our folk a nation. MHB 602

3 Praise we the great of heart and mind, 1 FATHER, I know that all my life
The singers sweetly gifted, Its portioned out for me,
Whose music like a mighty wind And the changes that are sure to come
The souls of men uplifted. I do not fear to see;
But I ask Thee for a present mind,
Intent on pleasing Thee.
4 Praise we the peaceful men of skill
Who builded homes of beauty,
And, rich in art, made richer still 2 I ask Thee for a thoughtful love,
The brotherhood of duty. Through constant watching wise,
To meet the glad with joyful smiles,
And wipe the weeping eyes,
5 Praise we the glorious names we know;
And a heart at leisure from itself
And they – whose names have perished,
To soothe and sympathise.
Lost in the haze of long ago –
In silent love be cherished

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3 I would not have the restless will Ascribe their conquest to the Lamb,
That hurries to and fro, Their triumph to His death.
Seeking for some great thing to do
Or secret thing to know; 4 They marked the footsteps that He trod,
I would be treated as a child, His zeal inspired their breast;
And guided where I go. And, following their incarnate God,
Possess the promised rest.
6 In a service which Thy will appoints
There are no bonds for me; 5 Our glorious Leader claims our praise
For my inmost soul is taught the truth For His own pattern given;
That makes Thy children free; While the long cloud of witnesses
And a life of self-renouncing love Show the same path to heaven.
Is a life of liberty.
Isaac Watts, 1674-1748.
Anna Laetitia Waring, 1820-1910.
MHB 579
MHB 831
1 SAVIOUR, Thy dying love
1 GIVE me the wings of faith to rise Thou gavest me,
Within the veil, and see Nor should I aught withhold,
The saints above, how great their joys, My Lord, from Thee;
How bright their glories be. In love my soul would bow,
My heart full its vow,
2 Once they were mourners here below, Some offering bring Thee now,
And poured out cries and tears; Something for Thee.
They wrestled hard, as we do now,
With sins, and doubts, and fears. 2 At the blest mercy-seat
Pleading for me,
3 I ask them whence their victory came; My feeble faith looks up,
They, with united breath. Jesus, to Thee;

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 Help me the cross to bear, In this land of sin and woe,
Thy wondrous love declare, O my spirit longs and faints
Some song to raise, or prayer – For the converse of Thy saints,
Something for Thee. For the brightness of Thy face,
For Thy fullness, God of grace!
3 Give me a faithful heart,
Likeness to Thee, 2 Happy birds that sing and y
That each departing day Round Thy altars, O Most High!
Henceforth may see Happier souls that nd a rest
Some work of love begun, In a heavenly Father's breast!
Some deed of kindness done, Like the wandering dove that found
Some wanderer sought and won – No repose on earth around,
Something for Thee. They can to their ark repair,
And enjoy it ever there.
4 All that I am and have,
Thy gifts so free, 4 Lord, be mine this prize to win:
In joy, in grief, through life, Guide me through a world of sin;
O Lord, for Thee. Keep me by Thy saving grace;
And when Thy face I see, Give me at Thy side a place.
My ransomed soul shall be, Sun and shield alike Thou art;
Through all eternity, Guide and guard my erring heart:
Something for Thee. Grace and glory ow from Thee;
Shower, O shower them, Lord, on me! Amen.
Sylvanus Dryden Phelps, 1816-95.
Henry Francis Lyle, 1793-1847.
MHB 679
MHB 427
1 PLEASANT are Thy courts above,
In the land of light and love; 1 THROUGH all the changing scenes of life,
Pleasant are Thy courts below, In trouble and in joy,

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 The praises of my God shall still 4 While I draw this eeting breath,
My heart and tongue employ. When my eyelids close in death,
When I soar to worlds unknown,
2 Of His deliverance I will boast, See Thee on Thy judgement-throne:
Till all that are distressed Rock of Ages, cleft for me,
From my example comfort take, Let me hide myself in Thee. Amen.
And charm their griefs to rest.
Augustus Montague Toplady, 1740-78.
6 Fear Him, ye saints, and you will then
Have nothing else to fear; MHB 651
Make you His service your delight,
He'll make your wants His care. 1 HARK! Hark, my soul! Angelic songs are swelling
O'er earth's green elds and ocean's wave-beat
Nahum Tale, 1652-1715; shore:
Nicholas Brady, 1639-1726. How sweet the truth those blessed strains are telling
Of that new life when sin shall be no more!
MHB 498
Angels of Jesus, angels of light,
1 ROCK of Ages, cleft for me, Singing to welcome the pilgrims of the night!
Let me hide myself in Thee;
Let the water and the blood. 2 Onward we go; for still we hear them singing:
From Thy riven side which owed, Come, weary souls, for Jesus bids you come;
Be of sin the double cure, And though the dark, its echoes sweetly ringing,
Cleanse me from its guilt and power. The music of the gospel leads us home.

3 Nothing in my hand I bring, 3 Far, far away, like bells at evening pealing,
Simply to Thy Cross I cling; The voice of Jesus sounds o'er land and sea,
Naked, come to Thee for dress; And laden souls, by thousands meekly stealing,
Helpless, look to Thee for grace; Kind Shepherd, turn their weary steps to Thee.
Foul, I to the fountain y;
Wash me, Saviour, or I die.

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4 Rest coms at length; though life be long and 3 When I tread the verge of Jordan,
dreary, Bid my anxious fears subside;
The day must dawn and darksome night be past; Death of deaths, and hell's destruction,
Faith's journey ends in welcomes to the weary, Land me safe on Canaan's side:
And heaven, the heart's true home, will come at Songs of praises
last. I will ever give to Thee.

5 Angels, sing on, your faithful watches keeping; William Williams, 1717-91;
Sing us sweet fragments of the songs above, tr. by Peter Williams, 1722-96.
Till morning's joy shall end the night of weeping,
And life's long shadows break in cloudless love. MHB 976

Frederick William Faber, 1814-63. 1 NOW the labourer's task is o'er,

Now the battle-day is past;
MHB 615 Now upon the farther shore
Lands the voyager at last.
1 Guide me, O Thou great Jehovah,
Pilgrim though this barren land; Father, in Thy gracious keeping
I am weak, but Thou art mighty; Leave we now Thy servant sleeping.
Hold me with Thy powerful hand:
Bread of heaven! 2 There the tears of earth are dried;
Feed me now and evermore. There its hidden things are clear;
There the work of life is tried
2 Open Thou the crystal fountain, By a juster Judge than here.
Whence the healing stream shall ow;
Let the ery, cloudy pillar 6 Earth to earth, and dust to dust!
Lead me all my journey through: Calmly now the words we say;
Strong deliverer! Left behind, we wait in trust
Be Thou still my help and shield. For the resurrection day.

John Ellerton, 1826-93.

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MHB 948
HER LIFE AND FAMILY MOMENTS
1 ABIDE with me; fast falls the eventide;
The darkness deepens; Lord, with me abide!
When other helpers fall, and comforts ee,
Help of the helpless, O abide with me.

5 Hold Thou Thy Cross before my closing eyes; Don't Cry For Me
Shine through the gloom, and point me to the skies;
Heaven's morning breaks, and earth's vain
shadows ee: © Deborah Garcia Gaitan
In life, in death, O Lord abide with me!
Don't cry for me. Don't cry for me.
Henry Francis Lyle, 1793-1847. I will be okay. I am not alone.
Heaven is my home now, The angels are with me
and this is where I'll stay. to welcome me home.

Don't cry for me. Don't cry for me,

I'm where I belong. for I have no fear.
I want you to be happy All my pain is gone,
and try to stay strong. and Jesus took my tears.

Don't cry for me. Don't cry for me.

It was just my time, This is not the end.
but I will see you someday I'll be waiting here for you
on the other side. when we meet again.

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 Do Not Stand At My Grave and Weep

© Mary Elizabeth Frye

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 sun on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled ight.
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.

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 Death Is Nothing At All Play, smile, think of me, pray for me.
Let my name be ever the household
© Henry Scott-Holland word that it always was.
Let it be spoken without an effort,
Death is nothing at all. without the ghost of a shadow upon it.
It does not count.
I have only slipped away into the next Life means all that it ever meant.
room. It is the same as it ever was.
Nothing has happened. There is absolute and unbroken
continuity.
Everything remains exactly as it was. What is this death but a negligible
I am I, and you are you, accident?
and the old life that we lived so fondly
together is untouched, unchanged. Why should I be out of mind because I
Whatever we were to each other, that we am out of sight?
are still. I am but waiting for you, for an interval,
somewhere very near,
Call me by the old familiar name. just around the corner.
Speak of me in the easy way which you
always used. All is well.
Put no difference into your tone. Nothing is hurt; nothing is lost.
Wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow. One brief moment and all will be as it
was before.
Laugh as we always laughed at the little How we shall laugh at the trouble of
jokes that we enjoyed together. parting when we meet again!

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 Appreciation
The entire family of the late

Susuana Lartetsoo Quaye

wish to express their profound gratitude
to all who in diverse ways have sympathized with us.

Stay blessed and may you be bountifully

rewarded for the love
expressed.