The last song in John Burland‘s All Are Welcome Here is this funeral song.
Funeral songs should either be set to a familar tune to allow participation or designed as a solo as this one would be. He recounts the occasion that led to the writing of the song in the clip below.
Verse 1
There are no more tears to cry, our streams have now run dry.
We’re out of words to say, we’ve said our sad goodbye.
As we close our eyes we remember a life one of gentleness and grace.
A child of faith called to the Father’s house who showed to us God’s face.Chorus
For you are home,
Precious child of our God.
You are home,
humble servant of the Lord.
God’s faithful one called to eternal life,
From this day we know that you are home.
Verse 2
Through the sadness and pain we find comfort in belief
Knowing God has made a place where there will be no more grief
Within the Father’s arms you’ll forever be, loved for all eternity.
A child of God with heaven’s angels and saints who showed us how to be.Chorus
Verse 3
Beloved child of God held in hearts with tenderness
Shared with us such joy through life’s preciousness
Lord this special one you have shared with us such a gift for us each day
Remembered as we are gathered here as we join as one to prayChorus
© 2018 John Burland