Rest Well Father (Remix)

(Akonawatata)

Oh, Lord, receive him now

I look at the empty chair where you used to sit

You were the man of peace, through every storm and every bit

You’d look at the boys and say with a gentle smile

"It’s okay, let it be," walking that long and lonely mile

Father to many, a beacon of light in the dark

You left behind a fire, a deep and burning spark

Yes Lord, we remember.

Rest well, Father, our strength and our lifeline

You were greater than them all, in your grace so divine

Our hope in the valley, the peace in the gale

Your love for the boys will never, ever fail

Rest well, rest well, glory to the King

We hear the comfort that your memories bring

They say time heals all, but the silence is loud today

I miss the wisdom you shared in your quiet, holy way

"Let it be," you’d whisper, eyes fixed on the sky above

Teaching us the measure of unconditional love

You were a giant among men, a shelter from the rain

Now you’re dancing with angels, free from all the pain

Thank you Jesus, for the life that he led.

Rest well, Father, our strength and our lifeline

You were greater than them all, in your grace so divine

Our hope in the valley, the peace in the gale

Your love for the boys will never, ever fail

Rest well, rest well, glory to the King

We hear the comfort that your memories bring

Though the heart breaks, we find our anchor in Your word

The prayers of the broken, they are always heard

He was the pillar, he was the steady hand

Now he rests in glory, in the promised land

Praise Him, praise Him, he’s home at last

We are the boys, standing tall because of you

Carrying the light of everything you taught us to do

Your legacy is written in the lives you touched so deep

Promises kept, the harvest that we reap

Father for all, you gave until you had no more

Now you’re walking peaceful on that golden shore

Amen, yes Lord.

Rest well, Father, our strength and our lifeline

You were greater than them all, in your grace so divine

Our hope in the valley, the peace in the gale

Your love for the boys will never, ever fail

Rest well, rest well, glory to the King

We hear the comfort that your memories bring

Rest well, Father

We’ll see you in the morning light

Akonawatata, rest in peace

Thank you Jesus, amen.