It was written by English Roman Catholic priest, composer and founder-member
of the St Thomas More Group, Ernest (Ernie) Sands (1949-2016).
The song was first published in 1990, by Oregon Catholic Press, and has become widely used at funerals in both the UK and US.
It is set to an unnamed tune, also by Sands. This has a 4/4 time signature. In the key of D, the first few notes are FEFG A E FA G D with accompanying chords D -- A/C# -- D7/C -- G/B.
The song was first published in 1990, by Oregon Catholic Press, and has become widely used at funerals in both the UK and US.
It is set to an unnamed tune, also by Sands. This has a 4/4 time signature. In the key of D, the first few notes are FEFG A E FA G D with accompanying chords D -- A/C# -- D7/C -- G/B.
Downloads
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Duet with piano and flute
Choir and soloist with organ, professional recording
Singer, self-accompanied on guitar
Instrumental - electronic organ
Lyrics
The lyrics are copyright so cannot be reproduced here. But they are currently available on this website. A rough outline is:Chorus:
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.
1 The Lord is my light and my help ...
2 There is one thing I ask of the Lord ...
3 O Lord, hear my voice when I cry ...
4 I am sure I shall see the Lord’s goodness;
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