Memorial verses for a child

I’ll Lend You A Child

I’ll lend you for a little while a child of mine, God said,For you to love the while he lives, and mourn for when he’s dead.It may be six or seven years, or forty-two or three.But will you, till I call him back, take care of him for me.He’ll bring his charms to gladden you, and should his stay be brief,You’ll always have his memories as a solace for your grief.I cannot promise he will stay, since all from earth return,But there are lessons taught below I want this child to learn.· · ·

Not gone from Daddy’s memory,Not gone from Mammy’s love,But gone to shine with JesusIn His beautiful home above.

Our Lady wished a pretty flowerTo lay at Jesus’ feet,Her choice was of the fairest,A lily pure and sweet.She gazed amid the little ones,And stopped to pick the best,Our dear one was the chosen one,With Jesus now she rests.

Hold him, O Jesus, in Thy arms,And let him henceforth beA messenger of love betweenOur human hearts and Thee.

Jesus walked with his beautiful MotherIn the Heavenly Gardens one day,He looked down at millions of children,Sleeping, toddling or at play.The Blessed Virgin said, “His parents love him,His family does too,But I’ll mind him and keep him safe,Wrapped up in my mantle of blue.”

Safe in the arms of Jesus.

Little Angel

A little angel came to stay,But could not stay for long;God gently called our darling homeTo sing an angel’s song.

Footprints on Our Hearts

Some come to us for just a while,Some only for a day;But small feet leave the deepest printsThat never fade away.

Precious One

Precious one, so loved, so small,You were the dearest gift of all.

Sleep Gently

Sleep gently, little one,In Jesus’ arms tonight;The stars will keep your watch for usUntil the morning light.

Too Little Time

We had too little time with you,Too few the days we shared;But all the love a heart can holdWas yours, and you were caredFor every moment you were here,And every moment since;Our child, our joy, our shining star,We’ve loved you ever since.

Held for a moment,loved for a lifetime.

Suffer the little childrento come unto me,for of such is the kingdom of heaven.