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The Funeral Psalm That Is Really About Life - Anglican (Psalm 23)
Source: Pastoral reflection81 words
Psalm 23 is the most requested scripture at funerals. But notice: it's about life, not death. Green pastures, still waters, paths of righteousness—all present tense. Even "the valley of the shadow of death" is passed THROUGH, not stayed in.
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