A Song for Those Who Grieve

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zH87Hdd5O28&feature=player_embedded

 

The beauty of the music at my church this past Sunday keeps resonating in my heart. All Saints Sunday remembers those who have gone on to their eternal home. The service is dedicated to remembering, finding hope in scripture and song, celebrating with Holy Communion. Sometimes we don't  have to fully understand something to find meaning. It is simply faith.  I think it is when we allow our hearts just to "be" and move with the rhythm of grief, longing, and the mystery of death and life beyond. That is when we find hope...and peace.

Below are the words, but take time to listen to it being sung. You will be glad you did.

Sing me To Heaven

In my heart's sequestered chambers lie truths stripped of poets' gloss

Words alone are vain and vacant, and my heart is mute

In response to aching silence, memory summons half-heard voices

And my soul finds primal eloquence, and wraps me in song

If you would comfort me, sing me a lullaby

If you would win my heart, sing me a love song

If you would mourn me and bring me to God,

Sing me a requiem, sing me to Heaven

 

Touch in me all love and passion, pain and pleasure

Touch in me grief and comfort, love and passion, pain and pleasure

Sing me a lullaby, a love song, a requiem

Love me, comfort me, bring me to God

Sing me a love song, sing me to Heaven

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zH87Hdd5O28&feature=player_embedded