For many, a Funeral Mass is an important part of the grieving process. There are many elements to the funeral mass, one of which is the music played. While you may have heard the traditional hymns, such as Amazing Grace or How Great Thou Art, below are a few more options that you may not here as often, but lend to a beautiful funeral mass for a loved one.
Morning Has Broken-
Performed by Dr. Terry Morris and the Sanctuary Choir, First Methodist Houston
“Morning has broken like the first morning, blackbird has spoken like the first bird. Praise for the singing! Praise for the morning! Praise for them, springing fresh from the Word!”
It Is Well With My Soul-
Performed by The Tabernacle Choir
“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”
Great is Thy Faithfulness-
Performed by Jaleesa McCreary- The Austin Stone Community Church
“Great is Thy faithfulness, Great is Thy faithfulness, Morning by morning new mercies I see, All I have needed Thy hand hath provided, Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me”
Be Still, My Soul-
Performed by the Norton Hall Band
“Be still my soul the Lord is on thy side, Bear patiently the cross of grief or pain, Leave to thy God to order and provide, In every change He faithful will remain”
Take My Hand, Precious Lord-
Performed by Joey+Rory
“When my way grows drear, Precious Lord, linger near, When my life is almost gone, Hear my cry, hear my call, Hold my hand lest I fall”
Go in Peace-
Sarah Hart and Dwight Liles
“Go in peace, God be with you, Go in peace, be at rest, With the saints and the angels, Now you are free, Go in peace.”
The Strife is O’er, the Battle Done-
Performed by the King’s College Choir Cambridge
“The strife is o'er, the battle done; the victory of life is won; the song of triumph has begun: Alleluia!”
May Choirs of Angels-
Performed by Our Lady’s Church Choir in Acomb, York
“May the choirs of angels come to greet you. May they speed you to paradise. May the Lord enfold you in His mercy. May you find eternal life.”
All Things Bright and Beautiful-
Performed by the Atlanta Master Chorale
“He gave us eyes to see them, And lips that we might tell, How great is God Almighty, Who has made all things well.”
Blessed Assurance-
Performed by Alan Jackson
“Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine, Oh, what a foretaste of glory divine, Heir of salvation, purchase of God, Born of his Spirit, washed in His blood.”