Thank you. Years before he died, Dad told his grandkids, “No tears at my funeral! I’ll be gone to heaven, and I want you to say, ‘Hooray for Papa!’” They honored his request. I mourn for survivors and pray for their peace, but we all know mortal death is a Christian’s victory. “To die is gain” (Philippians 1:21). My favorite funeral hymn…
Thank you. Years before he died, Dad told his grandkids, “No tears at my funeral! I’ll be gone to heaven, and I want you to say, ‘Hooray for Papa!’” They honored his request. I mourn for survivors and pray for their peace, but we all know mortal death is a Christian’s victory. “To die is gain” (Philippians 1:21). My favorite funeral hymn: “For all the saints, who from their labors rest, Who Thee by faith before the world confessed, Thy Name, O Jesus, be forever blessed. Allelujah!”
Oh my goodness! That takes me back 55 years to dinner waiting on the table, Dad on his way home from work, and Mom patiently playing the piano. Happened at least once a week for many years. Thank you, and blessings to you!
That was sung at my dearest Pastor's funeral by an enormous choir compromised of members from numerous churches and the local Synagogue. I sang along, as did many in the congregation, because I learned it in choir at the hyper-liberal school I attended... That was back in the early 70s, before they vanished any songs that proclaimed Christ and all things associated... It was glorious! We sang him into heaven!
Thank you. Years before he died, Dad told his grandkids, “No tears at my funeral! I’ll be gone to heaven, and I want you to say, ‘Hooray for Papa!’” They honored his request. I mourn for survivors and pray for their peace, but we all know mortal death is a Christian’s victory. “To die is gain” (Philippians 1:21). My favorite funeral hymn: “For all the saints, who from their labors rest, Who Thee by faith before the world confessed, Thy Name, O Jesus, be forever blessed. Allelujah!”
I love that hymn, I may add it to my list! My other favorite funeral hymn is. Be Still my Soul , the last verse is especially beautiful…
Be still, my soul; the hour is hast'ning on
when we shall be forever with the Lord,
when disappointment, grief, and fear are gone,
sorrow forgot, love's purest joys restored.
Be still, my soul; when change and tears are past,
all safe and blessed we shall meet at last.
God Bless you friend!
Oh my goodness! That takes me back 55 years to dinner waiting on the table, Dad on his way home from work, and Mom patiently playing the piano. Happened at least once a week for many years. Thank you, and blessings to you!
That was sung at my dearest Pastor's funeral by an enormous choir compromised of members from numerous churches and the local Synagogue. I sang along, as did many in the congregation, because I learned it in choir at the hyper-liberal school I attended... That was back in the early 70s, before they vanished any songs that proclaimed Christ and all things associated... It was glorious! We sang him into heaven!
One of my favorites also.