Funeral hymns for a mother
Hymns of comfort, trust and heaven that families often choose for a mother’s funeral or memorial service, from the old gospel songs to the hymns of the 1600s.
14 hymnsPublic domainPlay, project, print
How these were chosen. Chosen from the hymns on HymnKeys whose words speak of God’s care, comfort and the hope of heaven. The reason under each hymn comes from its topics.
14 hymns
What a Friend We Have in Jesus
What a Friend we have in Jesus,
all our sins and griefs to bear!
What a privilege to carry
everything to God in prayer!
O what peace we often forfeit,
O what needless pain we bear,
All because we do not carry
everything to God in prayer.About prayer, comfort, God’s faithfulness, Jesus.
Blessed Assurance
Blessèd assurance, Jesus is mine!
O what a foretaste of glory divine!
Heir of salvation, purchase of God,
Born of His Spirit, washed in His blood.About comfort, hope, trust in God, salvation.
The Lord's My Shepherd
The Lord's my shepherd I'll not want,
He makes me down to lie
In pastures green He leadeth me
The quiet waters by.
He leadeth me, He leadeth me,
The quiet waters by,
In pastures green He leadeth me
The quiet waters by.About peace, joy, comfort, trust in God.
Abide With Me
Abide with me; fast falls the eventide;
The darkness deepens; Lord with me abide.
When other helpers fail and comforts flee,
Help of the helpless, O abide with me.About forgiveness, peace, comfort, hope.
Amazing Grace
Amazing grace! How sweet the sound
That saved a wretch like me!
I once was lost, but now am found;
Was blind, but now I see.About heaven, forgiveness, grace, peace.
It Is Well With My Soul
When peace, like a river, attendeth my way,
When sorrows like sea billows roll;
Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say,
It is well, it is well, with my soul.About faith, peace, comfort, hope.
Nearer, My God, to Thee
Nearer, my God, to Thee,
nearer to Thee!
E'en though it be a cross
that raiseth me,
Still all my song shall be,
nearer, my God, to Thee,
nearer, my God, to Thee,
nearer to Thee!About heaven, peace, comfort, hope.
God Will Take Care of You
Be not dismayed whate'er betide,
God will take care of you;
Beneath His wings of love abide,
God will take care of you.About peace, comfort, trust in God, God’s faithfulness.
Under His Wings
Under His wings I am safely abiding,
Though the night deepens and tempests are wild,
Still I can trust Him; I know He will keep me,
He has redeemed me, and I am His child.About peace, comfort, trust in God, God’s faithfulness.
Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us
Savior, like a shepherd lead us,
much we need Thy tender care;
In Thy pleasant pastures feed us,
for our use Thy folds prepare.
Blessèd Jesus, blessèd Jesus!
Thou hast bought us, Thine we are.
Blessèd Jesus, blessèd Jesus!
Thou hast bought us, Thine we are.About trust in God, God’s love, salvation, God’s guidance.
Great Is Thy Faithfulness
Great is Thy faithfulness, O God my Father;
There is no shadow of turning with Thee;
Thou changest not, Thy compassions, they fail not;
As Thou hast been, Thou forever will be.About forgiveness, peace, comfort, trust in God.
How Can I Keep From Singing?
My life flows on in endless song;
Above earth's lamentation.
I catch the sweet, though faroff hymn
that hails a new creation;
Through all the tumult and the strife,
I hear that music ringing;
It finds an echo in my soul...
How can I keep from singing?About peace, joy, comfort, trust in God.
Jesus Loves Me
Jesus loves me! This I know,
For the Bible tells me so.
Little ones to Him belong;
They are weak, but He is strong.About heaven, trust in God, God’s love, salvation.
Softly Now the Day Is Ending
Softly now the day is ending,
Night o'er hill and vale descending;
I will kneel before Thee, Lord.
Unto Thee my thanks I render
That Thou didst, in mercy tender
Life and peace to me accord.About prayer, peace, trust in God, God’s faithfulness.
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