the four right chords can make me cry

if you're reading this, and you happen to be one of those friends who will be one of my lifelong friends to grow old with, and you happen to live longer than me, this is the song i want to be sung at my funeral ok? no, i'm not being morbid, this is a beautiful song. and i think it gives the correct perspective on death, and all that we go through in life as well. it speaks of the great hope we have, hope that is not groundless and futile, but something we can be certain of, something that we can anchor to. I know that whatever happens from now till then, i will surely be able to say that God has been faithful in my life. And if people miss me when i'm gone, this song will comfort them, and reassure them that "all now mysterious shall be bright at last" and remind them that love's purest joys will be restored.

Be still my soul

Be still my soul, the Lord is on thy side
Bear patiently the cross of grief or pain
Leave to thy God to order and provide
In every change, He faithful will remain
Be still my soul, thy best, thy heavenly Friend
Through thorny ways, leads to a joyful end

Be still my soul, thy God doth undertake
To guide the future as He hath the past
Thy hope, thy confidence let nothing shake
All now mysterious shall be bright at last
Be still my soul, the waves and winds still know
His voice who ruled them while he dwelt below

Be still my soul, the hour is hastening on
Soon we shall be forever with the Lord
When disappointment, fear and grief 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

posted by beckyboo @ 1:53 AM