I send you my deepest sympathy in your hour of trial and pray that in Almighty God you will find the comfort and help that only He can bring. A Short List of Appropriate Phrases: Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.Please accept my condolences on the loss of your partner. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. "There is little that I can say to lessen the burden of your grief…our country which owes to you and them a debt of undying gratitude. Use words of sympathy that remind the bereaved that they are not alone in their feelings of sadness and loss. Note special qualities of the deceased. The present editors have accepted the date used in Mass. Mag. Stalin to President Truman and a testimonial from Malcolm Bingay in the Detroit Free Press. Make sure you include the name of the person who died or mention the specific incident that caused sorrow for the person.