[female
vocals] (
Soft
piano
chords) (
Deep,
sustained
atmospheric
pads)
We
gather
in
the
quiet
of
this
morning
To
hold
the
space
where
love
remains
For
Mzee
Joseph,
for
the
father,
for
the
friend
We
carry
you
in
our
hearts
The
sun
rises
slow
on
a
house
that
feels
too
still
A
portrait
on
the
wall
and
a
lifetime
to
fulfill
You
walked
with
steady
purpose,
you
gave
us
all
your
light
Now
you’
ve
stepped
beyond
the
veil,
into
the
softest
night
The
lessons
that
you
taught
us
are
carved
into
our
bones
A
legacy
of
honor,
a
harvest
we
have
sown
We
miss
the
way
you
listened,
the
wisdom
in
your
gaze
But
we
will
walk
the
path
you
cleared
through
all
our
numbered
days
Rest
well
Mzee
Joseph
Nyabera,
your
work
is
finally
done
You’
ve
reached
the
golden
harbor
beneath
a
setting
sun
We
wipe
away
the
sorrow
and
we
celebrate
your
grace
Until
we
meet
again
within
that
holy,
quiet
place
Rest
well,
sleep
in
peace,
your
spirit’
s
soaring
free
You
are
the
steady
heartbeat
of
our
living
history
Willy
stands
strong,
holding
up
the
heavy
crown
Feeling
all
the
silence
as
the
shadows
settle
down
But
dad,
your
seeds
are
growing,
your
strength
is
in
his
stride
We’
re
walking
by
his
side
now,
with
nowhere
left
to
hide
You
built
a
foundation
that
the
storms
can
never
break
We
honor
every
sacrifice
you
made
for
all
our
sake
It’
s
hard
to
say
goodbye,
it’
s
hard
to
let
you
go
But
your
love
is
like
a
river,
still
moving
in
its
flow
Rest
well
Mzee
Joseph
Nyabera,
your
work
is
finally
done
You’
ve
reached
the
golden
harbor
beneath
a
setting
sun
We
wipe
away
the
sorrow
and
we
celebrate
your
grace
Until
we
meet
again
within
that
holy,
quiet
place
Rest
well,
sleep
in
peace,
your
spirit’
s
soaring
free
You
are
the
steady
heartbeat
of
our
living
history
Though
the
tears
may
fall
like
rain
upon
the
thirsty
ground
In
the
stillness
of
the
spirit,
a
comfort
can
be
found
You’
ve
ascended
to
the
mountain,
you’
ve
left
the
weight
behind
In
every
gentle
memory,
your
love
is
what
we
find
We
promise
to
be
faithful,
we
promise
to
stand
tall
To
catch
the
ones
who
stumble,
to
answer
every
call
Rest
well
Mzee
Joseph
Nyabera,
your
work
is
finally
done
You’
ve
reached
the
golden
harbor
beneath
a
setting
sun
We
wipe
away
the
sorrow
and
we
celebrate
your
grace
Until
we
meet
again
within
that
holy,
quiet
place
Rest
well,
sleep
in
peace,
your
spirit’
s
soaring
free
You
are
the
steady
heartbeat
of
our
living
history
Rest
well,
Mzee
Sleep
in
peace,
Joseph
We
remember
you
Always (
Piano
fades
into
atmospheric
silence)