Story Behind The Song
My father-in-law was dying and I was inspired to write a memorial service type of song for a Christian who is excited about soon meeting the Lord
Song Description
the perfect, hopeful song for a funeral...done in an acoustic folky style
| Song Length |
4:51 |
Genre |
Folk - Religious, Folk - Traditional |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Peaceful, Content |
Subject |
Life, Spirituality |
| Similar Artists |
Alison Krauss, Indigo Girls |
Language |
English |
Lyrics
When it's done
When the last day is over
and I'm letting go--
my work here is through
No pain in my heart
the burden is lifted
With a child's eyes again
and all that's old is new
And though I've collected
my share of failures
and you've had to chisel
at my heart of stone
You're calling me now
into your presence
Good and faithful servant (3x)
Welcome home
There were days--
too many to mention
Some were golden in my mind
some seemed too hard to bear
They won't matter no more
I will know the reason
All your wisdom and your ways
like diamonds in my hand
Chorus
It's a wonder to me
to look back and ponder
your hand in the way
the story unfolds
The journey it was--
it was not always pretty
Lead me to your true haven and home
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