to those in sorrow. Accordingly it should be given the major place in the funeral service. More time may be spent in reading the Scriptures than in any other feature of the service. Next to the Scriptures in importance is prayer. This should be neither too short nor too long, and above all things it should not be florid. 3. If hymns are used, they should be chosen with extreme discretion, for their singing usually serves as an intimate reminder of the departed one and thus gives rise to renewed outbursts
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