Going Home (AOV 2/82)

A funeral song from the brother and sister songwriters Maria Millward and Damien Halloran. You can hear a sample and purchase the MP3 at AOV here. This is a professionally written song but designed to be sung as a solo at a funeral rather than by the assembly.

It can be purchased for download at As One Voice.

Verse 1

As the seasons pass, as the years go by,

You will never change in my sight.

You’ll always be young, you’ll always be walking

Freely into the light.

And I do believe in the darkest time

A star is born in the gloom,

And I do believe there’s a reason why

You had to be going so soon.

Chorus

And I feel my spirit rise

When I remember the laughter in your eyes.

And I feel my spirit fly

When I remember that Jesus will raise you high.

And I feel my spirit soar

When I remember that love’s the reason for going home,

Going home, we’re all going home.

Verse 2

It is good that you walked a short time with me

On this lovely journey of life.

I’ll remember your smile, the touch of your hand,

In times of confusion and strife.

And for the gifts you gave with an open heart

I’ll thank you for all time,

And I know you’ll be there when my journey ends:

Your friendship will still be mine.

Chorus

Chorus

Going home, going home,

We’re all going home.

© Willow Connection 1996.