Prayer: Unknown

We thank you, O God, for the saints of all ages, for those who in times or darkness kept the lamp of faith burning; for the great souls who saw visions of larger truth and dared to declare it; for the multitude of quiet and gracious souls whose presence has purified and sanctified the world; and for those known and loved by us, who have passed from this earthly fellowship into the fuller light of life with you, where you live and reign, Father, Son, and Spirit, forever and ever.