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OK maybe a little weird : Just got me thinking as my christian Dad and aunt etc were talking about what hymns, etc they wanted played at their funeral and we should let everyone know what we like.
I realise we won't be there!!!
But any thoughts on what you would like?
Would it be your favourite songs or would the lyrics of it be not that appropriate?
Would it be more witness (for those that aren't christians) orientated?
A lot of songs I like is about my walk here with God so don't think it would be appropriate. I just know I don't want a traditional dreary funeral as I want it to be a witness and encouragement to non christians that ours isn't an empty hope.
Just heard this Jeremy Camp song (http://www.godtube.com/view_video.php?v ... 325fa7cc1f)
"I try to hold on to this world with everything I have
But I feel the weight of what it brings, and the hurt that trys to grab
The many trials that seem to never end, His word declares this truth,
that we will enter in this rest with wonders anew
But I hold on to this hope and the promise that He brings
That there will be a place with no more suffering
There will be a day with no more tears, no more pain, and no more fears
There will be a day when the burdens of this place, will be no more, we’ll see Jesus face to face
But until that day, we’ll hold on to you always
I know the journey seems so long
You feel your walking on your own
But there has never been a step
[ Jeremy Camp Lyrics are found on http://www.songlyrics.com ]
Where you’ve walked out all alone
Troubled soul don’t lose your heart
Cause joy and peace he brings
And the beauty that’s in store
Outweighs the hurt of life’s sting
I can’t wait until that day where the very one I’ve lived for always will wipe away the sorrow that I’ve faced
To touch the scars that rescued me from a life of shame and misery this is why this is why I sing….
There will be a day with no more tears, no more pain, and no more fears
There will be a day when the burdens of this place, will be no more, we’ll see Jesus face to face
There will be a day, He’ll wipe away the stains, He’ll wipe away the tears, He’ll wipe away the tears…..there will be a day."
So at the moment this will be one of mine more because it will be helpful to christians and a witness and explanation to non christians, really good lyrics rather than being my favourite song.
I realise we won't be there!!!
But any thoughts on what you would like?
Would it be your favourite songs or would the lyrics of it be not that appropriate?
Would it be more witness (for those that aren't christians) orientated?
A lot of songs I like is about my walk here with God so don't think it would be appropriate. I just know I don't want a traditional dreary funeral as I want it to be a witness and encouragement to non christians that ours isn't an empty hope.
Just heard this Jeremy Camp song (http://www.godtube.com/view_video.php?v ... 325fa7cc1f)
"I try to hold on to this world with everything I have
But I feel the weight of what it brings, and the hurt that trys to grab
The many trials that seem to never end, His word declares this truth,
that we will enter in this rest with wonders anew
But I hold on to this hope and the promise that He brings
That there will be a place with no more suffering
There will be a day with no more tears, no more pain, and no more fears
There will be a day when the burdens of this place, will be no more, we’ll see Jesus face to face
But until that day, we’ll hold on to you always
I know the journey seems so long
You feel your walking on your own
But there has never been a step
[ Jeremy Camp Lyrics are found on http://www.songlyrics.com ]
Where you’ve walked out all alone
Troubled soul don’t lose your heart
Cause joy and peace he brings
And the beauty that’s in store
Outweighs the hurt of life’s sting
I can’t wait until that day where the very one I’ve lived for always will wipe away the sorrow that I’ve faced
To touch the scars that rescued me from a life of shame and misery this is why this is why I sing….
There will be a day with no more tears, no more pain, and no more fears
There will be a day when the burdens of this place, will be no more, we’ll see Jesus face to face
There will be a day, He’ll wipe away the stains, He’ll wipe away the tears, He’ll wipe away the tears…..there will be a day."
So at the moment this will be one of mine more because it will be helpful to christians and a witness and explanation to non christians, really good lyrics rather than being my favourite song.