Memorial Day

Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.

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.

Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.

For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.

For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive.

The memory of the just is blessed: but the name of the wicked shall rot.

So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it.

Defend the poor and fatherless: do justice to the afflicted and needy. — read the full passage →

Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.

And it came to pass, when all the people were clean passed over Jordan, that the Lord spake unto Joshua, saying, — read the full passage →

Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ.

Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.

And Moses said unto the people, Remember this day, in which ye came out from Egypt, out of the house of bondage; for by strength of hand the Lord brought you out from this place: there shall no leavened bread be eaten.

The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour.

No man taketh it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This commandment have I received of my Father.

Thus ye shall be filled at my table with horses and chariots, with mighty men, and with all men of war, saith the Lord God.

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. — read the full passage →

Behold, I have graven thee upon the palms of my hands; thy walls are continually before me.

Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: — read the full passage →

Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good. — read the full passage →

Though an host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear: though war should rise against me, in this will I be confident. — read the full passage →

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love;

Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. — read the full passage →

He that walketh uprightly walketh surely: but he that perverteth his ways shall be known.

Wherefore the Lord God of Israel saith, I said indeed that thy house, and the house of thy father, should walk before me for ever: but now the Lord saith, Be it far from me; for them that honour me I will honour, and they that despise me shall be lightly esteemed.

The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John:

I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance.

Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people.

Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.

Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.

And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge;

Marriage is honourable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge.

Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen.

Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.

Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.

Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timotheus our brother, — read the full passage →

Honour thy father and thy mother, as the Lord thy God hath commanded thee; that thy days may be prolonged, and that it may go well with thee, in the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee.

And this day shall be unto you for a memorial; and ye shall keep it a feast to the Lord throughout your generations; ye shall keep it a feast by an ordinance for ever.

And that these days should be remembered and kept throughout every generation, every family, every province, and every city; and that these days of Purim should not fail from among the Jews, nor the memorial of them perish from their seed.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. — read the full passage →

He maketh wars to cease unto the end of the earth; he breaketh the bow, and cutteth the spear in sunder; he burneth the chariot in the fire.

Also in the day of your gladness, and in your solemn days, and in the beginnings of your months, ye shall blow with the trumpets over your burnt offerings, and over the sacrifices of your peace offerings; that they may be to you for a memorial before your God: I am the Lord your God.

But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. — read the full passage →

Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; — read the full passage →

Now it came to pass after the death of Saul, when David was returned from the slaughter of the Amalekites, and David had abode two days in Ziklag; — read the full passage →

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.

Ye shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor print any marks upon you: I am the Lord.

Because thou hast made the Lord, which is my refuge, even the most High, thy habitation; — read the full passage →

For thus saith the Lord, Behold, I will extend peace to her like a river, and the glory of the Gentiles like a flowing stream: then shall ye suck, ye shall be borne upon her sides, and be dandled upon her knees.

For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: — read the full passage →

Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses.

He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich.

He that overcometh shall inherit all things; and I will be his God, and he shall be my son.

Here is the patience of the saints: here are they that keep the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus.

That every one of you should know how to possess his vessel in sanctification and honour;

And whither I go ye know, and the way ye know.

Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. — read the full passage →

Rejoice not against me, O mine enemy: when I fall, I shall arise; when I sit in darkness, the Lord shall be a light unto me.

Proclaim ye this among the Gentiles; Prepare war, wake up the mighty men, let all the men of war draw near; let them come up:

And at that time shall Michael stand up, the great prince which standeth for the children of thy people: and there shall be a time of trouble, such as never was since there was a nation even to that same time: and at that time thy people shall be delivered, every one that shall be found written in the book. — read the full passage →

For the mountains shall depart, and the hills be removed; but my kindness shall not depart from thee, neither shall the covenant of my peace be removed, saith the Lord that hath mercy on thee.

Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.

For Mordecai was great in the king’s house, and his fame went out throughout all the provinces: for this man Mordecai waxed greater and greater.

And if they blow but with one trumpet, then the princes, which are heads of the thousands of Israel, shall gather themselves unto thee.

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.

I thank my God upon every remembrance of you,

Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another;

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.

He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.

Then Moab rebelled against Israel after the death of Ahab. — read the full passage →

How are the mighty fallen, and the weapons of war perished!

And it came to pass, when all the people were clean passed over Jordan, that the Lord spake unto Joshua, saying, — read the full passage →

Marvel not, my brethren, if the world hate you. — read the full passage →

Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. — read the full passage →

And God saw their works, that they turned from their evil way; and God repented of the evil, that he had said that he would do unto them; and he did it not. — read the full passage →

If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do?

We have an altar, whereof they have no right to eat which serve the tabernacle.

But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. — read the full passage →

Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.

Who goeth a warfare any time at his own charges? who planteth a vineyard, and eateth not of the fruit thereof? or who feedeth a flock, and eateth not of the milk of the flock?

But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.

For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith.

And he took bread, and gave thanks, and brake it, and gave unto them, saying, This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me.

And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed it, and brake it, and gave it to the disciples, and said, Take, eat; this is my body. — read the full passage →

Thus saith the Lord; For three transgressions of Moab, and for four, I will not turn away the punishment thereof; because he burned the bones of the king of Edom into lime:

A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;

To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: — read the full passage →

Except the Lord build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the Lord keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain.

For in death there is no remembrance of thee: in the grave who shall give thee thanks?

Verily I say unto you, Wheresoever this gospel shall be preached in the whole world, there shall also this, that this woman hath done, be told for a memorial of her.

Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.

For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first:

But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope.

Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.

Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.