Last February 9th, a good friend and co-worker of mine passed away. The day before, I was planning to put up my post for the 30-day song challenge, with the category “a song that you want to play at your funeral”. I stumbled upon this song on that very same day.
There are times that even though you have not met a person face-to-face, there is a connection that quickly builds up. Through chats and phone calls, I was able to talk with Ate Virgz and she became a good friend of mine. I promised that when I had the chance to go to Manila again, I’d meet up with her and other friends at work. She even offered that I could stay at her place if I didn’t have a place to stay in. These little things meant a lot to me.
For this post, instead of choosing a song that I want to play at my funeral, I dedicate one that I would have wanted to play during her burial/cremation. I know that you are in a better place, where there is no more pain. I have always admired your strength. God speed.
YOU HOLD ME NOW by HILLSONG UNITED
VERSE 1:
On that day when I see
All that You have for me
When I see You face to face
There surrounded by Your grace
All my fears swept away
In the light of Your embrace
Where Your love is all I need
And forever I am free
PRE CHORUS 1:
Where the streets are made of gold
In Your presence healed and whole
Let the songs of heaven
Rise to You alone
CHORUS:
No weeping no hurt or pain
No suffering You hold me now
You hold me now
No darkness no sick or lame
No hiding You hold me now
You hold me now
VERSE 2:
In this life I will stand
Through my joy and my pain
Knowing theres a greater day
Theres a hope that never fails
Where Your Name is lifted high
And forever praises rise
For the glory of Your Name
Im believing for the day
PRE CHORUS 2:
Where the wars and violence cease
All creation lives in peace
Let the songs of heaven
Rise to You alone
BRIDGE:
For eternity
All my heart will give
All the glory to Your Name
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