Farewell Courtney (Arielle)

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from the Talmud and a song by Annie Herring and Matthew Ward
Evening comes when You call,
And all nature listens to You
Because You hold it all.
And now You hold me.

Blessed are You, Oh Lord our God,
King of the Universe!
At Your word night falls.
In Your wisdom You open heaven’s gates,
You set the stars in the vault of heaven.
You create night and day.

Blessed are You, O Lord,
At whose word night falls.
All nature listens to You,
Because You hold it all.
And now you hold me.

From Prayers and readings from the Northumbrian Community
Do not hurry
as you walk with grief;
it does not help the journey.

Walk slowly,
pausing often;
do not hurry
as you walk with grief.

Be not disturbed
by memories that come unbidden.
Swiftly forgive;
and let Christ speak for you
unspoken words.
unfinished conversation
will be resolved in Him.
be not disturbed.

Be gentle with the one
who walks in grief.
if it is you,
Be gentle with yourself.
Swiftly forgive;
walk slowly,
pausing often.

Take time, be gentle
as you walk with grief.