PEACEFUL FAREWELL
Victor Hafichuk, Stettler, AB Spring, 1987
Death and parting are never easy between loved ones whether they be righteous or otherwise but with the righteous there is the sure hope of coming together again, the hope of a resurrection. The sunset sometimes promises that hope to be fulfilled and while there is sadness in the departure of the precious, there is also a solemn beauty to temper the sorrow and speak of better things to come. It is only by faith that we perceive that the sun will rise again soon.
Lyrics by Victor N. Hafichuk
Music by John Capek
Coral and lavender
Quiet Magnificence
Gently passing away, gently passing away.
Tender departure
Peaceful farewell
It’s alright, it’s okay.
It’s alright, it’s okay.
Beauty and sadness
Clasping hands
Gently passing away, gently passing away.
INTERLUDE
Warmly embracing
Shedding tears, saying
It’s alright, it’s okay
Gently passing away, gently passing away.