In HONOR & REMEMBRANCE of my Father, Gene Blinco (incidentally, Dad was a member of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir in the 1950s) This song (text shown below) praises God for the blessing of friends and family, for the experiences of life, for fond memories. It invokes the blessings of God on “our loving circle” even as we separate, whether in absence, travel, or death. I sense in this song a great peace because of the reassurance of life after death. We will meet again, whether in this life or the next. Thou Gracious God, Whose Mercy Lends –Oliver Wendell Holmes Thou gracious God, whose mercy lends The light of home, the smile of friends, Our gathered flock thine arms enfold As in the peaceful days of old. Wilt thou not hear us while we raise In sweet accord of solemn praise The voices that have mingled long In joyous flow of mirth and song? For all the blessings life has brought, For all the sorrowing hours have taught, For all we mourn, for all we keep, The hands we clasp, the loved that sleep. The noontide sunshine of the past, These brief, bright moments fading fast, The stars that gild our darkening years, The twilight ray from holier spheres. We thank thee, Father; let thy grace Our loving circle still embrace, Thy mercy shed its heavenly store, Thy peace be with us evermore. –Oliver Wendell Holmes youtu.be/bDYLJx76jR0
Posted on: Wed, 31 Dec 2014 21:30:53 +0000
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